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    The Lumbini was the birth place of Gautama Buddha, is confirmed by an inscription of

    A)  Ashoka           

    B)  Kanishka

    C)  Harsha

    D)  Dharmapal                   

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

                                         The Buddhist tradition regards Lumbini to be the birthplace of Gautama Buddha, in accord with the Jataka-tales and a 6.5 meters high pillar, erected there by King Ashoka in 245 BCE.


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