Why did Buddha choose Kushinagar for his final departure?

According to tradition, it was a quiet place suitable for his final moments, and he wished to honor the hospitality of the Mallas.

Kushinagar: Capital of Malla Republic and Buddha's Death (2004 PYQ)

ID: HIS_PHI_2004_71 Ref: Chapter 4: Thinkers, Beliefs and Buildings

Consider the following statements: Assertion (A): Kushinagar was the capital of Malla Republic. Reason (R): Lord Buddha's Mahaparinirvana took place in Kushinagar.

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Correct Option: B

Kushinagar was the capital of the Malla Republic and the site of Buddha's death (Mahaparinirvana). Both facts are true, though they are independent historical features of the city.

Consider the following statements: **Assertion (A):** Kushinagar was the capital of Malla Republic. **Reason (R):** Lord Buddha's Mahaparinirvana took place in Kushinagar.

Consider the following statements: Assertion (A): Kushinagar was the capital of Malla Republic. Reason (R): Lord Buddha's Mahaparinirvana took place in Kushinagar.