Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Topic

Ancient History

Question:

Which of the following is the correct chronological order of the four Buddhist Councils?

Options:

Rajagriha, Vaishali, Pataliputra and Kashmir

Vaishali, Rajagriha, Pataliputra,and Kashmir

Rajagriha, Pataliputra, Vaishali, and Kashmir

Vaishali, Rajagriha, Kashmir, and Pataliputra

Correct Answer:

Rajagriha, Vaishali, Pataliputra and Kashmir

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option

The correct chronological order of the four Buddhist Councils is:
Rajagriha (483 BCE)
Vaishali (383 BCE)
Pataliputra (250 BCE)
Kashmir (72 AD)

Buddhist Councils: Location and Presiding Figures

First Council:
Location: Sattapanni Caves, Rajgriha (present-day Rajgir)
Patronage: King Ajatashatru
Presided by: Mahakassapa (monk)

Second Council:
Location: Vaishali
Patronage: Uncertain
Presided by: Uncertain (possibly several elders)

Third Council:
Location: Pataliputra (present-day Patna)
Patronage: Emperor Ashoka
Presided by: Moggaliputta Tissa (monk)

Fourth Council:
Location: Kundalvana, Kashmir
Patronage: King Kanishka
Presided by: Vasumitra and Ashvaghosha (monks)