INDIAN HISTORY

HISTORY

THE FIRST ONE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The first Buddhist Council was held in the reign of
A
Ajatashatru
B
Bimbisara
C
Ashoka
D
Kanishka
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The first Buddist Council was held in the reign of the ruler Ajatashatru during the time period of 483 BCE with the president Mahakasyapa. This council was held in the place of Rajagriha.

Detailed explanation-2: -First Buddhist Council was held soon after the mahaparinirvana of the Buddha, around 400 BC under the patronage of king Ajatshatru with the monk Mahakasyapa presiding, at Rajgriha.

Detailed explanation-3: -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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