GK
INDIAN HISTORY
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Question
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Buddha attained mahaparinirvana in the republic of the -
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Mallas
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Lichhavis
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Sakyas
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Palas
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Answers. Lord Buddha attained Mahaparinirvana at Kushinagar, the mortal remains of Tathagat were kept in the ‘parliament house’, of the the Republic of Mallas.
Detailed explanation-2: -The correct answer is Kushinagar. Gautam Buddha attained Mahaparinirvana in Kushinagar (in present-day Uttar Pradesh).
Detailed explanation-3: -However, what Kushinagar is most known for today is as a major pilgrimage centre for Buddhists in India. It was here that Gautama Buddha attained Mahaparinirvana.
Detailed explanation-4: -He preached in the Pali language, spoken by common people. Buddha preached his first sermon at Sarnath. He died in 483 BC under a Sal tree in Kushinagar.
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