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Question

Mother of Gautam Buddha belonged to which dynasty?

  1. Shakya dynasty
  2. Maya dynasty
  3. Lichchavi dynasty
  4. Koliya dynasty

Answer:

Option D: Koliya dynasty

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Koliya dynasty ”.

Gautama Buddha's mother, Mahamaya or Maya, belonged to the Koliya dynasty.