In Buddhist texts, Gandhara is grouped with which neighbouring Mahajanapada under Uttarapatha, apart from the other fourteen kingdoms of mid-India?

Kamboja. The answer is Kamboja. The Pali books list Gandhara and Kamboja as the last two of the sixteen. These two belong to the northwest, called Uttarapatha. The other fourteen belong to the Middle Country. Avanti, Kashi and Vajji are all in the Middle Country. Memory hook: the last two are Gandhara and Kamboja. Read more: The Mahajanapadas and the Rise of Magadha, Taxila, Achaemenid invasion of India.

According to the Pali books, who was the king of Gandhara in the Buddha's time?

Pukkusati. Pukkusati is the answer. The Pali dictionary names him as the king of Gandhara. He was a friend of Bimbisara of Magadha. Pajjota ruled Avanti. Udena ruled Vatsa. Prasenajit ruled Kosala. Memory hook: Pukkusati was Gandhara's king. Read more: The Mahajanapadas and the Rise of Magadha, Taxila, Achaemenid invasion of India.

Which city does the Pali dictionary name as the capital of Gandhara?

Takkasila. Takkasila is the answer. It is the Pali form of Takshashila, or Taxila. The Pali dictionary calls it famous for its university. Kausambi, Vaishali and Ujjeni were capitals of other kingdoms. Memory hook: Gandhara's Pali capital was Takkasila. Read more: The Mahajanapadas and the Rise of Magadha, Taxila, Achaemenid invasion of India.

How did Pukkusati and Bimbisara first become friends?

Through merchants who travelled between their lands. They became friends through merchants. Traders travelled between the two lands and carried messages and gifts. The two kings never met. There was no war and no marriage. Memory hook: the merchants carried the friendship. Read more: The Mahajanapadas and the Rise of Magadha, Taxila, Achaemenid invasion of India.

What did Bimbisara send to Pukkusati as a gift of the greatest value?

A golden plate describing the Three Jewels. He sent a golden plate. It described the Buddha, the Dhamma and the Sangha. It also listed teachings like the Eightfold Path. Bimbisara thought nothing material was valuable enough. Memory hook: news of the Buddha was the gift. Read more: The Mahajanapadas and the Rise of Magadha, Taxila, Achaemenid invasion of India.

What happened to Pukkusati on the way to find his bowl and robe?

A mad cow gored him to death. A mad cow gored him to death. The Buddha had agreed to ordain him and sent him for a bowl and robe. The Buddha later said Pukkusati was an Anagamin, one who never returns. Memory hook: the cow ended the quest. Read more: The Mahajanapadas and the Rise of Magadha, Taxila, Achaemenid invasion of India.

For which product was Gandhara always famous, according to the Pali dictionary?

Red woollen shawls. Red woollen shawls are the answer. The Pali word is kambala. The dictionary says Gandhara was always famous for them. Silk was a Kashi product. Pearls and spices are not named for Gandhara. Memory hook: Gandhara meant wool. Read more: The Mahajanapadas and the Rise of Magadha, Taxila, Achaemenid invasion of India.

According to the Markandeya Purana, which city was the ancient capital of Gandhara?

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