Question

Q. Which of the following king/s patronage Buddhist councils?

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

• A. 1, 2 and 3
• B. 2 and 3 only
• C. 1, 2 and 4
• D. 3 and 4 only

Answer 1

The correct option is C 1, 2 and 4

Explanation:

• The first Buddhist council was conducted under the patronage of King Ajatasatru of the Haryanka dynasty.
• The second Buddhist council was conducted under the patronage of King Kalasoka of the Sisunaga dynasty.
• The third Buddhist council was conducted under the patronage of Emperor Ashoka of the Maurya dynasty.
• The Fourth Buddhist council was conducted under the patronage of King Kanishka of the Kushan dynasty