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Which of the following kingdoms were associated with the life of the Buddha

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.

(a)

1, 2 and 3

(b)

2 and 3 only

(c)

1, 3 and 4

(d)

3 and 4 only

Answer:

(d)

Core Books/NCERT

Explanation

Magadha, Kosala, Vaishali, Vajji etc were the kingdoms and regions that the wandering Buddha covered relentlessly. Jetavana (Jeta garden) was perhaps the best known amongst the beautiful gardens provided to Buddha’s entourage and it was close to Sravasthi, 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.Tikdam: repeat question