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Question
With reference to Buddhism, answer the following question:
How did Buddha have a large following?
Solution
Buddha established a Bodh Sangha at Magadha. He received the patronage of several rulers of Magadha, Kosala and Kosambi and followed by a large number of followers from all classes of society.
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