alleryWhich two children of Ashoka led the Buddhist mission to Sri Lanka?
AKunala and Tivala
BMahinda and Sanghamitta
CSusima and Sanghamitta
DMahinda and Jalauka
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Mahinda and Sanghamitta
1. Ashoka sent missions after turning to Buddhism.
2. The mission to Sri Lanka was led by his son Mahinda and daughter Sanghamitta.
3. Kunala, Tivala and Jalauka were other sons who did not lead it.
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