UPSC History Religious Movement - Jainism, Bhudhism, Bhagavatism and Brahmanism Question Bank Religious Movements: Buddhism, Jainism, etc

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    Gautam Buddha attained Mahaparinirvana at

    A)  Kapilvastu                    

    B)  Kushinagar       

    C)  Bodhgaya         

    D)  Rajgriha                       

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    Kushmagaris an important Buddhist pilgrimage site, where Gautama Buddha attained Parimrvana. Kapilvastu was the capital of Shaky a Kingdom, and   Budha was born to king Shudhodhana of this clan. In Bodh Gaya, Siddhartha reached enlightenment, becoming a Buddha at the age of 35. Rajgriha: Lord Buddha spent many months of retreat during the rainy season here, used to meditate and preach on Gridkuta, the Hill of the Vultures. Rajgriha is sacred to the memory of the founder of both Buddhism and Jainism.


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