was the first woman to be ordained as a bhikkhuni in the Buddhism ........

General Studies (CGL) History

__________ was the first woman to be ordained as a bhikkhuni in the Buddhism.

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Combined Graduate Level Examination Tier I 2023

Dhammananda Bhikkhuni

Sujata

Mahapajapati Gotami

Sanghamitta

- Mahapajapati Gotami:

- Correct answer.

- She was the first woman to be ordained as a bhikkhuni (nun) in Buddhism.

- She was the Buddha's aunt and stepmother.

- Dhammananda Bhikkhuni:

- A contemporary figure in Buddhism.

- Known for being a pioneering female monk in Thailand.

- Sujata:

- Known for offering kheer (rice pudding) to Gautama Buddha.

- Not recognized for ordination as a bhikkhuni.

- Sanghamitta:

- Daughter of Emperor Ashoka.

- Known for founding the Bhikkhuni Sangha in Sri Lanka.

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