Multiple choice

Kushinagar is known for

  1. Old capital of Kushan Empire

  2. Fast growing city

  3. Largest Sugar factory in India

  4. Place where Lord Buddha breathed his last
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Kushinagar (in Uttar Pradesh) is one of the four holiest pilgrimage sites for Buddhists because it is where Gautama Buddha attained Parinirvana (final nirvana after death) at age 80. The other three are Lumbini (birthplace), Bodh Gaya (enlightenment), and Sarnath (first sermon).

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