Which of the following Kingdoms were associated with the life of the Buddha? 1. Avanti 2. Gandhara 3. Kosala 4. Magadha Select the correct answer using the code given below.
- A. 1, 2 and 3 only
- B. 2 and 4 only
- C. 3 and 4 only
- D. 1, 3 and 4 only
Answer: C
Explanation
It is said that when Pajjota heard of the Buddha’s advent to the world, he sent his chaplain’s son, Kaccāna, with seven others, to invite him to Avanti. According to a late tradition recorded in the Buddhavamsa (Bu.xxviii.10), the Buddha’s mat (nisīdana) and rug were deposited, after his death, in Avanti. It was during Ashoka’s time that Buddism spread to Gandhara.