Prelims · 1 Ancient & Medieval India · 1.2.2 Buddhism, Jainism and heterodox sects

1.2.2.4 Gautama Buddha: life and the four great events

Siddhartha, a prince of the Sakya clan, left his home at 29, gained enlightenment at Bodh Gaya, preached his first sermon at Sarnath and died at Kusinara, and these four places mark the great events of his life.

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Key terms

  • Siddhartha
  • Lumbini
  • Kapilavastu
  • Sakya
  • Bodh Gaya
  • Sarnath
  • Kusinara
  • Mahaparinibbana
  • dhammachakkappavattana
  • Mahapajapati Gotami
  • Rummindei

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