Buddhism was founded in the northeastern part of the Indian subcontinent, especially around Lumbini in what is now southern Nepal and the nearby regions of northern India such as the ancient kingdom of Magadha.

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  • Birthplace region: Buddhism began in the area around Lumbini, traditionally regarded as the birthplace of Siddhartha Gautama, in present‑day Nepal.
  • Wider setting: Early Buddhist teaching and community life developed in nearby north India, particularly in the ancient Magadha region (in today’s Bihar and surrounding areas).
  • Timeframe: These events took place around the 5th century BCE, when Siddhartha Gautama, later known as the Buddha, taught in the northeastern Indo‑Gangetic plains.

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