Q. The rulers of the Sailendra dynasty were patrons of which of the following sect?
Answer: Buddhism
Notes: The Sailendra dynasty was an Indianized dynasty that ruled Java from 750 AD to 850 AD. The rulers of the Sailendra dynasty were Buddhists and promoted Mahayana Buddhism. They built many temples and monuments, including the Borobudur stupa, which is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Borobudur temple complex was the first large Buddhist monument in Southeast Asia and influenced the construction of later monuments. The Sailendra dynasty was marked by a cultural renaissance associated with the introduction of Mahayana Buddhism. The dynasty's rule was marked by a high level of artistic expression in the many temples and monuments built under its rule.

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