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: |ForumIAS

[A] 1, 2 and 3

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1, 3 and 4

[D] 3 and 4 only

Answer: D

Notes:

Detailed Explanation:

1 and 2 are incorrect: The Buddha never visited the western kingdom of Avanti or the north-western kingdom of Gandhara during his lifetime, though his teachings spread there later. (King Pradyota of Avanti invited the Buddha, but the Buddha sent his disciple Mahakaccayana instead).
3 and 4 are correct: The Buddha spent a significant portion of his teaching life, delivered major sermons, and gained royal patronage in the kingdoms of Kosala (ruled by King Prasenajit) and Magadha (ruled by Kings Bimbisara and Ajatashatru).