Q. With reference to the Sisunaga Dynasty that succeeded the Haryankas, consider the following statements:
1.The founder, Sisunaga, shifted the capital from Pataliputra back to his ancestral home, Vaishali, to better manage the newly conquered western territories of Avanti.
2.Kalasoka, the son of Sisunaga, is historically significant for convening the Second Buddhist Council at Pataliputra to address disciplinary issues in the Sangha.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: D
Notes:
Explanation:
- Statement 1: Incorrect. Sisunaga did indeed conquer Avanti, but he shifted the capital from Pataliputra to Vaishali. However, the primary reason was political, to break the hold of the old capital and establish a new power base, not solely to manage Avanti.
- Statement 2: Incorrect. Kalasoka (also known as Kakavarna) is indeed famous for convening the Second Buddhist Council, but this council was held at Vaishali, not Pataliputra.
