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History GK · Q147

Jainism And Buddhism

Competitive Exams · History GK · question 147

Q147

The site of birth (nativity) of Gautam Buddha is marked by

A.
A monastery
B.
A "Rummindei Pillar" of Ashok Maurya
Answer
C.
A statue
D.
A Peepal Tree

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Ashoka (r 272-231 BC) was a Mauryan king who converted to Buddhism in the middle of his reign and spent the rest of his life propagating his dharma (law). In order to spread the word of Buddhism he had numerous edicts inscribed on pillars and placed throughout his empire.