Which of the following places was ruled by the Shakyas of the Buddha dynasty?

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) Kapilvastu
Explanation:
· The Shakyas were an ancient clan of the Iron Age in India.
· Their capital was Kapilvastu (identified with Tilaurakot in Nepal or Piprahwa in India).
· Siddhartha Gautama (The Buddha) belonged to the Shakya clan; hence he is also known as Shakyamuni.
· His father, Suddhodana, was the elected chief (Raja) of the Shakya oligarchy.
Information Booster:
· The Shakya republic was later annexed by the Kingdom of Magadha during the reign of King Vidudabha (son of Prasenajit of Kosala).
· Lumbini, the birthplace of Buddha, is located near Kapilvastu.
· The Shakyas formed an independent republican state known as a Gana-Sangha.
Additional Knowledge:
(b) Ang: One of the 16 Mahajanapadas; its capital was Champa.
(c) Magadh: The most powerful Mahajanapada; its capitals were Rajgir and later Pataliputra.
(d) Gandhar: Located in present-day Pakistan/Afghanistan; its capital was Taxila.