What prompted the Mahabhinishkramana?

The 'Four Sights'—witnessing an old man, a sick man, a corpse, and an ascetic—which led him to question the nature of suffering.

Life of the Buddha

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2014

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ID: HIS_PHI_2014_52 Ref: Chapter 4: Thinkers, Beliefs and Buildings

Which of the events of Buddha's life is known as 'Mahabhinishkramana'?

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Mahabhinishkramana refers to the 'Great Departure' of Prince Siddhartha from his palace at age 29 to seek spiritual truth. It is symbolized by the horse.