GK
INDIAN HISTORY
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Ajatsatru
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Ashoka
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Kanishka
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Kalasoka
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Detailed explanation-1: -The first Buddhist council is traditionally said to have been held just after Buddha’s Parinirvana, and presided over by Mahākāśyapa, one of His most senior disciples, at a cave near Rājagṛha (today’s Rajgir) with the support of king Ajatashatru.
Detailed explanation-2: -The first council, held at Rājagṛha (modern Rājgīr, Bihār state, India), is said to have taken place during the first rainy season following the Buddha’s death.
Detailed explanation-3: -Third Buddhist Council was held in Patliputra under King Ashoka. It was held under the presidency of Moggaliputta Tissa. During this council, teachings of Buddha were classified under three baskets. This council also tried to settle the disputes of Vinaya Pitaka.