Question

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 codes given.

• A. $1,2$ and $3$
• B. $2$ and $3$
• C. $1,3$ and $4$
• D. $3$ and $4$

Answer 1

The correct option is B $2$ and $3$

Both the kingdoms of Gandhara and Kosala were related to Gautama Buddha's life. His mother was a princess from the Kosalan dynasty. But the kingdoms of Avanti and Magadha were not directly related to the life of Buddha. Instead Magadha is closely related with Mahavira.