HISTORY
ANCIENT INDIA
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Sutralankara
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Madhyamika Sutra
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Jatakas
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Mahavibhasha Sutra
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Detailed explanation-1: -OPTION D-Mahavibhasha Sastra is the correct answer. This compilation was a result of the fourth Buddhist Council, where more than 500 monks met and laid out the contents of this compendium.
Detailed explanation-2: -Q. Which among the following is also called encyclopedia of Buddhism? Answer: [B] Mahavibhasa. Notes: Abhidharma-mahavibhasa known as Mahavibhaṣa, is a Vaibhashika written treatise on Sarvastivada abhidharma. It translated into Chinese by the scholar–pilgrim Xuanzang and his translation team between 656 and 659 C.E.
Detailed explanation-3: -Third Buddhist Council: 250 BC The teachings of Buddha which were under two baskets were now classified in 3 baskets as Abhidhamma Pitaka was established in this council, and they were known as “Tripitaka”.