Malla (Kushinara)
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Overview
Malla was one of the sixteen mahajanapadas, in the area of present-day Gorakhpur and Deoria in eastern Uttar Pradesh.
It was a republic (gana-sangha) rather than a monarchy, with two main centres, Kushinara (Kushinagar) and Pava.
The Buddha attained mahaparinirvana at Kushinara, and Mahavira is said to have died at Pava, which gives the region special importance for Buddhists and Jains.
Geography and key facts
- One of the 16 mahajanapadas
- A republic (gana-sangha)
- Centres: Kushinara and Pava
- Buddha's mahaparinirvana at Kushinara
Why it matters for UPSC
Republics among the mahajanapadas: Vajji and Malla. Kushinagar is on the Buddhist circuit.
Note for UPSC
A republic.
Mahajanapadas are asked with their capitals and present-day regions; positions are approximate.
Asked in PYQs
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Key facts
- Type
- Mahajanapada
- State / UT
- Uttar Pradesh
- Coordinates
- 26.741°N, 83.888°E
From the Map Explorer data; positions are for orientation.
In the lessons
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