Ancient History PYQ 38 of 208 · Buddhism

Where was the First Buddhist Council convened?

  1. APataliputra
  2. BRajagriha
  3. CAmaravati
  4. DKanganhalli
  5. ENone of the above/More than one of the above

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Correct answer: (b) Rajagriha

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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