Ancient History PYQ 39 of 208 · Buddhism

After the Mahaparinirvana of Lord Buddha, the first Buddhist council was held at:

  1. ARajgriha (Rajgir)
  2. BGaya
  3. CPataliputra
  4. DVaishali
  5. ENone of the above/More than one of the above

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Correct answer: (a) Rajgriha (Rajgir)

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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