HISTORY
JAINISM
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Question
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In which of the following Council Jainism was divided into two?
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Fourth Jain Council
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Third Jain Council
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Second Jain Council
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First Jain Council
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The first council of the Jains was held in 300 BC, i.e., 160 years after the death of Mahavira at Pataliputra (modern-day Bihar). At this council, Jainism was divided into two sects, Svetambara and Digambara.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Vallabhi council II is another name for the Third Jain Council. The monks of the Svetambara sect gathered this council in Vallabhi, presently in Gujarat.
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