Given below are two statements: one is labeled as Assertion (A) and the other is labeled as Reason (R). Assertion (A): Sila Bhattarika, Vijayanka, Prabhudevi, Queen Nayanika, and Queen Prabhavati Gupta are examples of prominent and learned women in ancient Indian history. Reason (R): Lord Buddha allowed women into the Buddhist Bhikkhuni Sangha at the request of King Ashoka. In light of the above statements, select the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

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(A) is true, but (R) is false

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