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Kapilavastu

From: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition | Date: 2008

Kapilavastu , ancient town, S Nepal. According to legend, the Buddha, whose father ruled the state of Kapilavastu, was born nearby and passed his early years there.

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