Gautama Buddha (Siddhartha Gautama) attained Nirvana (enlightenment or Bodhi) under the Bodhi tree in Bodh Gaya, in present-day Bihar, India. After attaining enlightenment, he became known as the Buddha.
Where did Gautama Buddha attain Nirvana (enlightenment)?
Asked in WBPSC CS Prelims 2019 · Topic: Buddhism (Life and Teachings of Gautama Buddha)
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