Q. The “Lumbini” which is the birthplace of Gautama Buddha is in which mahajanapada?

[A] Anga

[B] Magadha

[C] Kosala

[D] Kashi

Answer: C
Notes:

Explanation: Kosala (Eastern U.P., included Ayodhya and the tribal republican territory of Shakyas of Kapilavastu).

  • Sarayu river divided the state into two parts: Northern part’s capital: Shravasti and Southern part’s capital: Kushavati.
  • The tribal republic of the Shakyas of Kapilavastu included Lumbini, which is the birthplace of Gautama Buddha.

Source: Poonam Dahiya

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