B.A./B.COM. LL.B. (5 YEAR LAW / U.G. LAW) Panjab University Entrance Exam 2016 : MCQs and Answer Key

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31.

Lord Buddha Relinquished His Body At Place :

A: Lumbini
B: Sarnath
C: Nalanda
D: Kushinagar

The answer is: D

Explanation

D: Kushinagar.

Lord Buddha, also known as Gautama Buddha, relinquished his body at the place called Kushinagar. Kushinagar is a small town in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, located near the border with Nepal. According to Buddhist tradition, it was in Kushinagar that the Buddha attained Parinirvana, the ultimate state of enlightenment that marks the end of the cycle of rebirth. The site of the Buddha's death and cremation in Kushinagar is marked by several stupas and temples that are considered sacred by Buddhists around the world. Today, Kushinagar is an important pilgrimage site for Buddhists and attracts thousands of visitors each year.