Ancient History PYQ 37 of 208 · Buddhism

Who was the chairman of the First Buddhist Council?

  1. AVasumitra
  2. BMahakashyapa
  3. CSangharaksha
  4. DParshva
  5. ENone of the above/More than one of the above

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Correct answer: (b) Mahakashyapa

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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