Early Buddhism: To which republican clan did the Buddha belong? Identify the mahajanapada/ganasangha associated with the Buddha's birth and early life. Choose the correct option.
General Knowledge
Indian History
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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AShakya (Śākya) republic
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BLicchavi republic
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CMalla republic
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DVideha (Mithila)
Answer
Correct Answer: Shakya (Śākya) republic
Explanation
Given data
- Buddha's natal polity and clan are asked.
ReasoningSiddhartha Gautama was born into the Shakya clan (a republic/ganasangha) with its capital at Kapilavastu.
Final AnswerShakya (Śākya) republic