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Ancient Indian History UPPSC 2000 GS-I
Question

First Buddhist Conference after the death of Buddha was presided over by:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: Mahakashyapa

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Mahakashyapa”.
The answer is: (1) Mahakashyapa
Council Number Year Venue Chairman Patron
First 483 BCE Rajagaha (Rajgir), India Mahakashyapa King Ajatasattu
Second 383 BCE Vaishali, India Sabakami King Kalasoka
Third 250 BCE Pataliputra (Patna), India Mogaliputta Tissa Emperor Ashoka
Fourth 72 CE Kundalavana, Kashmir Vasumitra King Kanishka
Fifth 1871 CE Mandalay, Myanmar Jagarabhivamsa King Mindon
Sixth 1954 CE Rangoon (Yangon), Myanmar U Nu Government of Myanmar

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