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Ancient Indian History UPPSC 1999 GS-I
Question

Incourse of pilgrimage, Emperor Ashoka visited the following places. Which route did he followed. Select the correct answer from the code given below:

1. Gaya
2. Kapilavastu
3. Kusinagar
4. Lumbini
5. Sarnath
6. Sravasti

Code:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: 1, 3, 4, 2, 5 and 6

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “1, 3, 4, 2, 5 and 6”.
Emperor Ashoka's pilgrimage route typically followed the significant events in the life of Buddha.

1) Gaya (Bodh Gaya): This is where Buddha attained enlightenment.

2) Kushinagar: This is where Buddha died.

3) Lumbini: This is Buddha's birthplace.

4) Kapilavastu: This is where Buddha spent his early life.

5) Sarnath: This is where Buddha delivered his first sermon.

6) Sravasti: This was an important center of Buddhist activity during Buddha's lifetime.

Therefore, the most likely route Ashoka followed would be: Gaya, Kushinagar, Lumbini, Kapilavastu, Sarnath, and Sravasti.

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