Important Buddhist Sites - Interactive Map | EditoDoc

Important Buddhist Sites - Interactive MapInteractive map of sites associated with the life of Gautama Buddha and major Buddhist monuments.Key Geographical Locations & Exam Details Covered:

Lumbini: Birthplace of Gautama Buddha (in modern-day Nepal).

Bodh Gaya: Site of Enlightenment (Nirvana) under the Bodhi Tree. Located in Bihar.

Sarnath: Site of the First Sermon (Dharmachakrapravartana). Near Varanasi, UP.

Kushinagar: Site of Mahaparinirvana (Death of Buddha). Located in UP.

Sanchi: Famous for the Great Stupa commissioned by Ashoka. Located in MP.

Ajanta Caves: Rock-cut Buddhist cave monuments containing masterpiece paintings. Located in Maharashtra.

Sample Practice Questions (UPSC, SSC CGL & State PSCs):

Where did Gautama Buddha deliver his first sermon?

Options: Bodh Gaya, Lumbini, Sarnath, Kushinagar

Answer: Sarnath — Buddha delivered his first sermon to his five former companions at the Deer Park in Sarnath.

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