Vaishali (ancient city)

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1. Where is Vaishali (ancient city)?North of Patna, Bihar, India
2. When was Vaishali (ancient city) built?c. 6th century BCE
3. How big is Vaishali (ancient city)?Archaeological site spread over modern villages
4. What is the capital of?Vajjika League (ancient republic)
5. What is the second buddhist council?Convened here in 383 BCE
6. What was Vaishali known for in ancient times?Vaishali was the capital of the Vajjika League, an early republic with a council of elders. It attracted scholars, merchants, and spiritual seekers.

Republic: A political system where supreme power is held by the citizens and their elected representatives, often with an elected or nominated president rather than a monarch.
Mahaparinirvana: The final passing away of the Buddha after achieving enlightenment, signifying liberation from the cycle of rebirth.
Tirthankara: In Jainism, a spiritual master who has conquered the cycle of birth and death and serves as a model for spiritual attainment.
Stupa: A hemispherical or circular mound, typically containing relics, used as a Buddhist shrine or monument.