Q. The first Buddhist Council was held a
✅ Correct Answer: (C)
Rajagriha
Explanation:
The First Buddhist Council was held at Rajagriha (present-day Rajgir in Bihar) in 483 BCE (according to traditional accounts), shortly after the death (Mahaparinirvana) of the Buddha.
- It was patronized by King Ajatashatru.
- It was presided over by Mahakassapa (Mahakashyapa).
- The council was held in the Saptaparni Cave.
- Its main objective was to compile and preserve the teachings of the Buddha.
- Ananda recited the Sutta Pitaka, and Upali recited the Vinaya Pitaka.
Answer: (C) Rajagriha
Exam Tip (AFCAT/CDS/UPSC):
- 1st Council – Rajagriha – Ajatashatru – Mahakassapa
- 2nd Council – Vaishali – Kalashoka
- 3rd Council – Pataliputra – Ashoka – Moggaliputta Tissa
- 4th Council – Kundalvana (Kashmir) – Kanishka – Vasumitra
Explanation by: Mr. Dubey
The First Buddhist Council was held at Rajagriha (present-day Rajgir in Bihar) in 483 BCE (according to traditional accounts), shortly after the death (Mahaparinirvana) of the Buddha.
- It was patronized by King Ajatashatru.
- It was presided over by Mahakassapa (Mahakashyapa).
- The council was held in the Saptaparni Cave.
- Its main objective was to compile and preserve the teachings of the Buddha.
- Ananda recited the Sutta Pitaka, and Upali recited the Vinaya Pitaka.
Answer: (C) Rajagriha
Exam Tip (AFCAT/CDS/UPSC):
- 1st Council – Rajagriha – Ajatashatru – Mahakassapa
- 2nd Council – Vaishali – Kalashoka
- 3rd Council – Pataliputra – Ashoka – Moggaliputta Tissa
- 4th Council – Kundalvana (Kashmir) – Kanishka – Vasumitra