Where did Buddha give his first sermon?
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Correct answer: Sarnath
Buddha delivered his first sermon at Sarnath, near Varanasi. This event is traditionally called the turning of the wheel of Dharma because he began teaching the Dharma to his first disciples there. Pataliputra, Taxila and Ujjain were important ancient centres, but they are not identified as the place of Buddha's first sermon.
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Sarnath
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Buddha delivered his first sermon at Sarnath, near Varanasi. This event is traditionally called the turning of the wheel of Dharma because he began teaching the Dharma to his first disciples there. Pataliputra, Taxila and Ujjain were important ancient centres, but they are not identified as the place of Buddha's first sermon.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 9 History question. Chapter: Pastoral Nomads and their Movements.
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