The inscription on the pillar erected by the Mauryan Emperor Asoka in 249 BC testifies that the Lord Buddha was born in 623 BC in the sacred area of Lumbini located in the Terai plains of southern Nepal.
Lumbini contains important evidence about the nature of Buddhist pilgrimage centers from as early as the 3rd century BC.
Ashoka renounced war and converted to Buddhism. He promoted the concept of dhamma (pious social conduct).
Lumbini is located in Kapilavastu district of Nepal. Buddha was born in Lumbini.
Bodhgaya in Bihar is known for the place of enlightenment of Buddha.
Buddha delivered his first sermon in Sarnath.
Buddha achieved nirvana in Kushinagar of Uttar Pradesh.