Previous year MCQs

Ancient Indian History UPPSC 2008 GS-I
Question

Mother of Gautam Buddha belonged to which dynasty?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option D: Koliya dynasty

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Koliya dynasty ”.
Gautama Buddha's mother, Mahamaya or Maya, belonged to the Koliya dynasty.

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