​Gautam Buddha is associated with which famous place of the following? ​

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (D) Lumbini.

Explanation:

• Lumbini is the birthplace of Gautam Buddha, located in present-day Nepal.
• It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and an important pilgrimage site for Buddhists.

Incorrect Options Explanations:

•  Pawapuri: Associated with Lord Mahavira, not Gautam Buddha.
• Srirangapatnam: The capital of Sultan Tipu, not related to Gautam Buddha.
• Bardoli: Known for the Bardoli Satyagraha, unrelated to Gautam Buddha.

Information Booster:

• Gautam Buddha:
  • Born in Lumbini, Nepal in 563 BCE (his birth is celebrated as Buddha Jayanti).
  • Died in Kushinagar, India in 483 BCE.
  • Nickname: The Enlightened One.
  • Teachings: Focused on Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path.
  • Founder of Buddhism, emphasizing compassion, mindfulness, and self-awareness.