Question

The first Buddhist Council was held at ___.

• A. Lumbini
• B. Kapilavastu
• C. Rajagriha
• D. Avanti

Answer 1

The correct option is C Rajagriha

The Buddhism religion was a reform movement against Hindu religion and society. Different rulers gave patronage to this religion and held councils for the spread of this religion. Till now sixth councils have been held. In ancient India, four councils were held.

• The First Council was held by the king Ajatshatru with the monk Mahaksyapa Upali in Rajagriha.
  
• The Second Council was held by the king Kalashoka with Sabakami in Vaishali.
  
• The Third Council was held by Ashoka with monk Moggaliputta Tissa in Pataliputra
  
• The Fourth Council was held by king Kanishka with the monks Ashvaghosha and Vasumitra at Kundalavana in Kashmir
  
• Other two councils were held in Burma.