alleryWhich cousin of the Buddha tried to split the sangha and lead it?
AAssaji
BDevadatta
CSariputta
DRahula
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Devadatta
1. Early sources say the Buddha's cousin Devadatta tried to take over leadership of the order.
2. He left with several monks and formed a rival sect.
3. Sariputta and Assaji were loyal disciples and Rahula was the Buddha's son.
_Source: Wikipedia, Gautama Buddha, Later years_
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