HISTORY
BUDDHISM
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Question
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3 and 4 only
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2 and 4.
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1, 3 and 4
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1, 2 and 3
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Detailed explanation-1: -Both the kingdoms of Gandhara and Kosala were related to Gautama Buddha’s life.
Detailed explanation-2: -543 to 413 BCE. Gautama Buddha, the founder of Buddhism, lived much of his life in the kingdom of Magadha. He attained enlightenment in Bodh Gaya, gave his first sermon in Sarnath and the first Buddhist council was held in Rajgriha. The Hindu Mahabharata calls Brihadratha the first ruler of Magadha.
Detailed explanation-3: -Alara Kalama was the first teacher of Gautama Buddha. So these three are directly related to Buddha’s life. Where Goshala Maskariputra was an ascetic teacher, a contemporary of both Buddha and Mahavira, not directly related to the life of Buddha.
Detailed explanation-4: -Later, Magadha became a centre of Jainism and the first Buddhist Council was held in Rajagriha.