Gautama Buddha was brought up by

Mahaprajapati
Mayadevi
Kundavi
Sangamitra

The correct answer is: A. Mahaprajapati

Gautama Buddha was brought up by his aunt Mahaprajapati Gautami, who was also his stepmother. Mayadevi, his biological mother, died seven days after his birth.

Mahaprajapati was the wife of Buddha’s father, Suddhodana. She was a devout Buddhist and played a major role in raising her nephew. She was also the founder of the order of Buddhist nuns.

Kundavi was the wife of Buddha’s half-brother, Nanda. She was a beautiful and accomplished woman, and is said to have been one of Buddha’s most devoted disciples.

Sangmittra was a princess from Sri Lanka who was sent to India to bring back a branch of the Bodhi tree, under which Buddha attained enlightenment. She was a devout Buddhist and played a major role in spreading the teachings of Buddhism in Sri Lanka.

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