INDIAN HISTORY

HISTORY

BUDDHISM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Under which of the following set of ruler were organised the 1st three Buddhist councils?
A
Bimbisara, Ashoka, Dasarath
B
Ashoka, Kanishka, Harsha
C
Prasenjit, Bimbisara, Ajatshatru
D
Ajatshatru, Kalashok, Ashok
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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.

Detailed explanation-2: -First Buddhist Council-400 B.C It was held just after the death of the Buddha. Abhidhamma Pitaka was also recited in this council.

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