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History GK · Q204

Jainism And Buddhism

Competitive Exams · History GK · question 204

Q204

Who, among the following rulers, organised the Second Buddhist Council?

A.
Ajatashatru
B.
Kalasoka
Answer
C.
Ashoka
D.
Ananda

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Under the patronage of Kalasoka, The Second Buddhist council took place approximately in 383 BCE, seventy years after the Buddha's parinirvāṇa.