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.

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Q: 25 (IAS/2014)

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.

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History

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IAS

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{'kingdoms': [0, 0, 0, 2], 'buddha': [1, 0, 1, 5], 'magadha': [0, 0, 2, 0], 'kosala': [3, 1, 0, 3]}

The question asks for the kingdoms associated with the life of Buddha.

Option-1 adds Kingdom `Avanti` with Gandhara and Kosala, but Avanti was not associated with Buddha`s life.

Option-2 includes Gandhara and Magadha. However, Buddha didn`t have any significant interactions or events related to Gandhara region.

Option-3 is the correct answer, it suggests Kosala and Magadha. Kosala is where Buddha had his major discourses. Magadha`s king Bimbisara was a follower of Buddha.

Option-4 includes Avanti, Kosala and Magadha, but as explained earlier, Avanti was not a significant part of Buddha`s life.