UPSC Prelims 2014
Ancient History Previous Year Questions (PYQs)
Explore 1 solved UPSC Prelims 2014 Ancient History questions with detailed step-by-step bilingual solutions, option analysis, and answer keys.
Which of the following Kingdoms were associated with the life of the Buddha?
- Avanti
- Gandhara
- Kosala
- Magadha
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Detailed Explanation:
❌ Statement 1 – Incorrect: Avanti was ruled by King Pradyota, a contemporary of Buddha, but Buddha never personally visited Avanti; he sent his disciple Mahakaccana to preach there.
❌ Statement 2 – Incorrect: Gandhara was located in the far northwest (modern Pakistan-Afghanistan); Buddha's life and teachings were confined to the middle Gangetic plains, and he never traveled to Gandhara.
✅ Statement 3 – Correct: Kosala was central to Buddha's life; he spent significant time in its capital Shravasti, preaching at Jetavana monastery, and his birthplace Lumbini was in Kosalan territory.
✅ Statement 4 – Correct: Magadha was intimately associated with Buddha's life; he attained enlightenment at Bodh Gaya, frequently preached at Rajgir (capital), and received patronage from Kings Bimbisara and Ajatashatru.
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