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INDIAN HISTORY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
First Buddhist Council was held during the reign of which of the following kings?
A
Ajatsatru
B
Ashoka
C
Kanishka
D
Kalasoka
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The first Buddhist council is traditionally said to have been held just after Buddha’s Parinirvana, and presided over by Mahākāśyapa, one of His most senior disciples, at a cave near Rājagṛha (today’s Rajgir) with the support of king Ajatashatru.

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.

Detailed explanation-3: -Ajatashatru, also known as Kunika, was the son of Bimbisara.

Detailed explanation-4: -First Buddhist Council It was held soon after the Mahaparinirvan of the Buddha, around 483 BC under the patronage of King Ajatshatru. It was presided by Mahakasyapa, a monk. The council was held in the Sattapani cave at Rajgriha.

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