Question

Which one of the following is the common element among Rajagriha, Vaishali and Pataliputra?

• A. Pall connon at Sthaviravadins was complied there
• B. Ashokan major rock edicts were found there
• C. Places where Buddhist councils were held
• D. Placed associated with the complication at Buddhist conons of the Mahasanghiiikas

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Places where Buddhist councils were held

First Buddhist council was held at Rajagriha in 483 B.C. The second Buddhist council was held at Vaishali in 383 B.C. The third council was held at Pataliputra in 250 B.C.