The Buddha attained nirvana at ________ (a) Bodh Gaya (b) Sarnath (c) Sanchi (d) Kusinagara

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Answer is Bodh Gaya

Buddha attained Nirvana/enlightenment at Gaya, Magadha (Bihar) under a peepal tree (Bodhi tree), on the banks of river Niranjana and came to be known as the Buddha – the Enlightened One.

Hence, the correct option is (a)

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