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UPPSC 2011 GS-1 Ancient Indian History
Question

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

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: Asoka

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Asoka”.
The inscription on a pillar erected by the Mauryan Emperor Asoka in 249 BC confirms that Lumbini in southern Nepal is the birthplace of Gautama Buddha.

The pillar was discovered in 1896 at Rupandehi and has an inscription in the ancient Brahmi script.

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