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Match the following Buddhist councils with their respective historical locations: A. First Council - 1. Vaishali, B. Second Council - 2. Pataliputra, C. Third Council - 3. Rajagriha, D. Fourth Council - 4. Kashmir. Select the correct combination.
A. A-3, B-1, C-2, D-4✓ Correct Answer
B. A-1, B-3, C-4, D-2
C. A-3, B-2, C-1, D-4
D. A-4, B-1, C-3, D-2
💡 Solution & Explanation
The First Buddhist Council was convened at Rajagriha under Ajatashatru, the Second at Vaishali under Kalasoka, the Third at Pataliputra under Ashoka, and the Fourth in Kashmir under Kanishka. These assemblies played a pivotal role in codifying Buddhist canonical texts and resolving doctrinal schisms within the monastic community. The Pali Canon was formally committed to writing during a later council in Sri Lanka.
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