Multiple choice general knowledge Which of the following places is associated with Buddha’s death? Lumbini Kusinagar Vaishali Varanasi Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself B Correct answer Explanation Gautama Buddha died at Kushinagar (also spelled Kusinagar) in 483 BCE, at the age of 80. This event is known as Mahaparinirvana. Lumbini is his birthplace, Bodh Gaya is where he attained enlightenment, and Sarnath is where he gave his first sermon.