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Ancient History
Who was earlier known as Siddhartha?
Gautam Buddha
Lord Mahavir
Emperor Ashoka
Chandra Gupta - II
The correct answer is Option (1) → Gautam Buddha
Gautam Buddha was originally named Siddhartha Gautama.
He was born in the royal family of the Shakya clan in Lumbini.
He later renounced worldly life in search of truth and attained enlightenment, becoming Buddha (meaning "the Enlightened One").