Bodh Gaya 528 BC
By tradition Siddhartha attains enlightenment under the Bodhi tree here, making it Buddhism's holiest pilgrimage site.
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Key facts
| Date | 528 BC |
| Type | Historic site or event |
| Location | 24.70° N, 84.99° E |
| Nearest city on the map | Patna (about 100 km) |
| Territory of (map of 500 BC) | Hindu kingdoms |
Who was alive at the time
| Lived | Person | |
|---|---|---|
| c. 563 BC – 483 BC | Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha | Founder of Buddhism |