Multiple choice At which one of the following places was Gautam Buddha born? Vaishali Lumbini Sarnath Gaya Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself B Correct answer Explanation Lumbini, located in present-day Nepal, is widely accepted as the birthplace of Gautam Buddha. This fact is confirmed by the Ashokan pillar inscription at Lumbini which explicitly mentions it as Buddha's birthplace.