Multiple choice

Which of the following people performed the last rites of Buddha?

  1. Shakya

  2. Vajjis

  3. Mallas

  4. Chedis

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C Correct answer
Explanation

After Buddha's mahaparinirvana (death) at Kushinagara, the Mallas of Kushinagara performed his last rites and cremation. The Shakyas were Buddha's own clan, Vajjis were from Vaishali republic, and Chedis were from another Mahajanapada.