Ancient History PYQ 44 of 208 · Buddhism

Where did Mahatma Buddha’s ‘Mahaparinirvana’ take place?

  1. ALumbini
  2. BBodh Gaya
  3. CKushinagar
  4. DKapilvastu

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Correct answer: (c) Kushinagar

Explanation

Kushinagar, capital of the Mallas, in 483 BCE at the age of 80. He fell ill after eating sukaramaddava at Chunda's home in Pava.

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