Republics in Ancient India, c. 1500 B.C.–500 B.C. c13.s3.23
Republics in Ancient India, c. 1500 B.C.–500 B.C. c13.s3.23
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c13.s3.23
After its defeat by Viḍūḍabha, the Sakyan republic disappeared forever. However, we believe the final blow was not dealt by Viḍūḍabha during the lifetime of the Buddha; if so, how could the Sakyans claim their share of the relics at Kusinārā? We are inclined to think that, despite the Tibetan tradition, the end of the Sakyas did not come until after the Buddha had passed away.