HISTORY
ANCIENT INDIA
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Ajatashatru
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Kalasoka
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Ashoka
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Ananda
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Detailed explanation-1: -This council was held by king Kalashok under the presidency of the monk Sabakami in Vaishali.
Detailed explanation-2: -The correct answer is Kalasoka. Kalasoka convened the second Buddhist Council in Vaishali (383 BC). Results of Council-Schism into Sthavira-Vadins and Mahasanghikas.
Detailed explanation-3: -Kanishka, the most famous Kushana ruler organised a Buddhist council for discussion on important matters.
Detailed explanation-4: -The second council was held at Vaiśālī (Bihār state) a little more than a century after the Buddha’s death. Virtually all scholars agree that this council was a historical event. It was called to settle a dispute regarding the relaxed rules of discipline followed by the monks of Vaiśālī.
Detailed explanation-5: -Padmasambhava, a legendary Buddhist master believed to be instrumental in bringing Buddhism to Tibet, is often known as “The Second Buddha.” According to popular legend, Padmasambhava miraculously appeared as a boy in a lotus blossom floating on a lake.