What was the historical significance of Mahapajapati Gotami?

She successfully advocated for the inclusion of women in the Buddhist monastic order, making Buddhism one of the first religions to have a female clergy.

Who was Buddha's Foster Mother? Mahapajapati Gotami (2018 PYQ)

ID: HIS_PHI_2018_109 Ref: Chapter 4: Thinkers, Beliefs and Buildings

Who among the following was Buddha's foster mother?

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Mahapajapati Gotami was the foster mother of Gautam Buddha. She is also historically significant as the first woman to be ordained into the Buddhist Sangha as a nun.