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INDIAN HISTORY
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Where was the third Buddhist Council held?
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Vatsa
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Pataliputra
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Kosambi
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Kashmir
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The Third Buddhist council was convened in about 250 BCE at Asokarama in Pataliputra, under the patronage of 3rd Emperor of India Ashoka The Great.
Detailed explanation-2: -The third Buddhist council was held in 250 B.C. in Pataliputra under the patronage of King Ashoka. The council was presided over by Mogaliputta Tissa. Through this council, heretics were expelled and Theravada was established as the orthodox school.
Detailed explanation-3: -The council was held in the Sattapani cave at Rajgriha. The council was held with the purpose of preserving Buddha’s teachings (Sutta) and rules for disciples. During this council, the teachings of Buddha were divided into three Pitakas.
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