The Buddha belonged to a small gana known as _________.

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Answer 1

The correct answer is Sakya gana.

Key Points

The Buddha belonged to the Sakya gana, which was a small republic located in the foothills of the Himalayas in present-day Nepal.

The Sakya gana was ruled by a council of elders known as the Gana Parishad and was known for its adherence to Vedic traditions and rituals.
The Buddha's father, Suddhodana, was the ruler of the Sakya gana and belonged to the Kshatriya caste, which was associated with military and administrative duties.

Additional Information

The Avanti gana was a larger republic located in present-day Madhya Pradesh and was known for its administrative and economic prosperity under the rule of King Pradyota.
The Kuru gana was an ancient Vedic tribe that was mentioned in the Mahabharata and was associated with the Kuru dynasty, which ruled over the kingdom of Hastinapura.
The Panchal gana was a confederation of five tribes located in present-day Uttar Pradesh and was known for its military prowess and contribution to the epic battles in the Mahabharata.