Shravasti
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Overview
Shravasti in Uttar Pradesh was the capital of Kosala and grew in the second urbanisation. The Jetavana monastery was here.
It was the capital of the Kosala kingdom and lies on the Rapti in Uttar Pradesh.
The merchant Anathapindika bought the Jetavana grove here for the Buddha, who spent many rainy seasons in it.
Shravasti is linked with the Twin Miracle story, and it is also sacred to Jains as the birthplace of Sambhavanatha.
The Sahet–Mahet ruins mark the ancient city.
The Jetavana monastery remains are at Sahet.
The city was on the Uttarapatha trade route.
Shravasti is a district in Uttar Pradesh.
Geography and key facts
- Uttar Pradesh
- Kosala capital
- Jetavana
- Capital of Kosala
- Jetavana monastery
- Twin Miracle
Why it matters for UPSC
Asked on mahajanapada capitals.
Note for UPSC
UP; Jetavana monastery.
Expect questions linking sites with events in the Buddha's life and later Buddhist history.
Asked in PYQs
No question in our Prelims bank names Shravasti yet.
Key facts
- Type
- Buddhist site
- State / UT
- Uttar Pradesh
- Coordinates
- 27.517°N, 82.051°E
From the Map Explorer data; positions are for orientation.