Ancient History PYQ 36 of 208 · Buddhism

In which city was the first Buddhist council held during the reign of Ajatashatru?

  1. ARajgriha
  2. BMagadha
  3. CPataliputra
  4. DKashmir

BPSC (CDPO) (Pre) 2005

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Correct answer: (a) Rajgriha

Explanation

Rajagriha, in the Saptaparni cave, immediately after the Buddha's death, when Ajatashatru ruled Magadha. Mahakassapa presided; Ananda and Upali supplied the Dhamma and Vinaya.

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