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The place where Gautam Buddha attained enlightenment?

  1. Nalanda

  2. Sanchi

  3. Bodh Gaya

  4. Pada Gaya
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Explanation

Siddhartha Gautama attained enlightenment under the Bodhi tree in Bodh Gaya, Bihar, after years of meditation. This event marks the beginning of Buddhism, as he became the Buddha ('the awakened one'). The Mahabodhi Temple complex at Bodh Gaya is now a UNESCO World Heritage site and a major pilgrimage destination for Buddhists worldwide.

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