Q: Which of the following kingdoms were associated with the life of the Buddha?
- Avanti
- Gandhara
- Kosala
- Magadha
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
a) 1, 2 and 3
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1, 3 and 4
d) 3 and 4 only
The correct answer is 3 and 4 only.
- Buddha travelled through the towns and villages in the kingdoms of Kosala and Magadha teaching his philosophy.
- Other regions where he wandered were Vaishali, Vajji, etc.
- Jetavana (Jeta garden) was perhaps the best known among the beautiful gardens provided to Buddha’s entourage and it was close to Sravasti, the capital of the Kosala kingdom.
- Perhaps the second-most important monastic resort of Buddha was the “bamboo grove” in Rajgriha, the capital of Magadha, provided by king Bimbisara.
- Gandhara is not directly associated with the life of Buddha.
- During the rule of Asoka Gandhara was influenced by Buddhist culture.
- Avanti was not related to the life of Buddha.
- Buddha belonged to the Shakya clan whose capital was Kapilavastu, and who were later annexed by the growing Kingdom of Kosala during the Buddha’s lifetime.
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