‘Ashta Mahasthana’ refers to the eight significant places associated with the life of the Buddha. Which among the following is NOT one of those?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Raigad.
- Lumbini, Bodh Gaya, Sarnath, Kusinagar, Sravasti, Rajgriha, Vaishali and Sankasya- these eight places have all along been considered as the eight holy places(Ashtasthanas).
- Buddhism was founded by Gautam Buddha who was born in 563 BC at Lumbini.