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History GK · Q131

Jainism And Buddhism

Competitive Exams · History GK · question 131

Q131

In which of following Buddhist councils compilation of holy books was completed?

A.
Rajgir
Answer
B.
Pataliputra
C.
Kashmir
D.
Vaishali

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
According to the scriptures of all Buddhist schools, the first Buddhist Council was held soon after the death of the Buddha, dated by the majority of recent scholars around 400 BCE, under the patronage of the king Ajatashatru with the monk Mahakasyapa presiding, at Sattapanni caves Rajgriha (now Rajgir).