GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

INDIAN CULTURE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What was the real name of the founder of Buddhism?
A
Siddharta Gautama
B
Borobodur
C
Ashoka
D
Suryabaya
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The clan name of the historical figure referred to as the Buddha (whose life is known largely through legend) was Gautama (in Sanskrit) or Gotama (in Pali), and his given name was Siddhartha (Sanskrit: “he who achieves his aim”) or Siddhattha (in Pali).

Detailed explanation-2: -Through this newfound wisdom, Siddhartha became Buddha, the awakened one.-Gautam/ Gauthama was the name he chose after his clan during his monk years.-The name Rahul comes from Rahul Buddha who was the son of Gautama buddha.-Suddhodana was the name of Bhuddha’s father who was also a shakya clan leader.

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