Multiple choice

Which of the following kingdoms were associated with the life of Buddha?

  1. Avanti
  2. Gandhara
  3. Kosala
  4. Magadha

  1. Only 1, 2 and 3

  2. Only 2 and 4

  3. Only 3 and 4

  4. Only 1, 3 and 4

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Correct answer of this question is 1, 3 and 4. Pasenadi (Prasenajit), king of Kosala, was the Buddha's contemporary and is frequently mentioned in Pali texts. Kosala and Magadha were linked through matrimonial ties. Buddha towns and villages in the kingdoms of Kosala and Magadha teaching his philosophy.