History • Ancient IndiaEasy
At which of the following places did Gautama Buddha attain enlightenment (Nirvana)?
A. Kushinagar
B. Lumbini
C. Bodh Gaya✓ Correct Answer
D. Sarnath
💡 Solution & Explanation
Gautama Buddha attained supreme enlightenment, or Nirvana, under a pipal tree at Bodh Gaya in Bihar on the banks of the Niranjana river. Other prominent Buddhist sites like Lumbini mark his birth, Sarnath marks his first sermon, and Kushinagar marks his death or Mahaparinirvana.
More History Ancient India questions
- Match the ancient Indian philosophical schools (Shad Darshana) with their respective foundational…
- In the context of ancient Indian polity, the term 'Bali' during the Vedic period referred to:
- The philosophical school of Indian philosophy known as 'Nyaya', which emphasizes logical reasoning and…
- Which of the following administrative terms in the Mauryan Empire referred to the royal treasury, distinct…
- With reference to the Mauryan administration, which of the following officials was designated as the…