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| Kapilavastu | |
Kapilavastu was an ancient city on the Indian subcontinent which was the capital of the clan of the Shakyas. King Suddhodana and Queen Māyā are believed to have lived at Kapilavastu, as did their son Prince Siddartha Gautama until he left the palace at the age of 29.
Buddhist texts such as the Pāli Canon claim that Kapilavastu was the childhood home of Gautama Buddha, on account of it being the capital of the Shakyas, over whom his father ruled. Kapilavastu is the place where Siddhartha Gautama spent 29 years of his life.
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| Issued Country | Nepal |
| Issued Year | 1998 |
| Category | World Heritage |
| Type | Postage Stamps |