Historical figures in Sarnath
The atlas holds 3 people and 5 moments here, from 528 BC to 1901. The most recorded lives are The Buddha, Swami Vivekananda and Ashoka. Among them Writers, Physicians and Philosophers, across the Ancient World.
Notable people
The Buddha
in 528 BC
2 moments here
Siddhartha Gautama, known as the Buddha, was a wandering ascetic and teacher who founded Buddhism in the eastern Indo-Gangetic Plain.…
Swami Vivekananda
from 1888 to 1901
2 moments here
Indian Hindu monk, philosopher, teacher, and chief disciple of Ramakrishna. Born Narendranath Datta in Calcutta, he travelled widely through India…
Ashoka
in 249 BC
1 moment here
Ashoka was the third Mauryan emperor, ruling most of the Indian subcontinent from approximately 268 to 232 BCE.…
Moments
- 528 BC Delivered the first sermon at Sarnath The Buddha
- 528 BC Spent the first rains retreat at Sarnath The Buddha
- 249 BC Visits Rishipattana at Sarnath Ashoka
- 1888 First destination on Indian travels Swami Vivekananda
- 1901 Pilgrimage to Varanasi Swami Vivekananda