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Which of the following kingdoms were associated with the life of the Buddha? 1. Avanti 2. Gandhara 3. Kosala 4. Magadha Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Which of the following kingdoms were associated with the life of the Buddha? 1. Avanti 2. Gandhara 3. Kosala 4. Magadha Select the correct answer using the code given below: Correct Answer 3 and 4 only

The correct answer is 3 and 4 only.

  • Buddha traveled through the towns and villages in the kingdoms of Kosala and Magadha teaching his philosophy.
  • Other regions where he wandered were Vaishali, Vajji, etc.

Additional Information

  • Jetavana (Jeta garden) was perhaps the best known amongst the beautiful gardens provided to Buddha’s entourage and it was close to Sravasti, capital of the Kosala kingdom.
  • Perhaps the second-most important monastic resort of Buddha was the “bamboo grove” in Rajgriha, 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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