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Q73 (CISF/2022) History & Culture › Ancient India

Which one of the following statements with regard to historical importance of Kushinagar, is correct ?

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Kushinagar, located in present-day Uttar Pradesh, is one of the four most sacred pilgrimage sites in Buddhism. It is historically significant because Gautama Buddha attained Mahaparinirvana (passed away) here in 483 BCE at the age of 80.

  • Option A: The 'Great Departure' (Mahabhinishkramana) took place when Siddhartha left his home in Kapilavastu.
  • Option B: Siddhartha attained enlightenment (Nirvana) at Bodh Gaya under the Bodhi tree.
  • Option C: Buddha delivered his first sermon, the Dharmachakrapravartana Sutra, at the Deer Park in Sarnath.

The site at Kushinagar features the Mahaparinirvana Stupa and a famous reclining statue of the Buddha, representing his final moments before death.

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