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Which ancient Buddhist text often refers to sixteen great kingdoms and republics?

AMilindapanha
BAnguttara Nikaya
CDhammapada
DBuddhacharita
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Anguttara Nikaya
1. The list of sixteen great states is found in Buddhist literature. 2. The Anguttara Nikaya makes frequent reference to them. 3. The Milindapanha, Dhammapada and Buddhacharita are not the source of this list. _Source: Wikipedia, Mahajanapadas, section History_
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