Which of the following Kingdoms were associated with the life of the Buddha?AvantiGandharaKosalaMaga

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Which of the following Kingdoms were associated with the life of the Buddha?AvantiGandharaKosalaMagadhaSelect the correct answer using the code given below.

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The Buddha's life was closely associated with several ancient kingdoms. Among these, Avanti was significant as it is said that when Pajjota heard of the Buddha's advent, he sent his chaplain's son, Kaccāna, with seven others to invite him to Avanti. Additionally, according to a late tradition recorded in the Buddhavamsa, the Buddha's mat (nisīdana) and rug were deposited in Avanti after his death. Magadha and Kosala were also prominent kingdoms during the Buddha's time, with Magadha being a major center of his activities. Although Gandhara became a significant center for Buddhism during Ashoka's reign, it was not directly associated with the Buddha's life. Therefore, the correct answer is (d) 1, 3, and 4.Source Citation:The Wonder That Was India - A.L. Basham, Chapter 1Ancient and Medieval Empires - The Age of the Buddha