According to Buddhist Iore, Buddha was born a prince. He was given the name Siddhartha by his parents. Who were his parents?

Vasudeva and Devaki

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Dhritarashtra and Gandhari

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Suddhodana and Maya Devi

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Dasharatha and Sumitra

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The correct option is C Suddhodana and Maya Devi
The Buddha was born into a noble family in Kapilvastu, Lumbini, Nepal in 563 BCE. His father was King Suddhodana and his mother was queen Maya Devi. His mother died in just seven days after birth, he was raised by Maha Pajapati his mother's younger sister.

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