alleryWhere was the First Buddhist Council held?
APataliputra
BVaishali
CRajagaha
DKausambi
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Rajagaha
1. The First Buddhist Council gathered after the Buddha's death.
2. It was held at Rajagaha in the Vaibhara Hills.
3. Vaishali hosted the second council and Pataliputra the third.
_Source: Wikipedia, Mahajanapadas, section Magadha_
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