1. The important non-canonical texts of Buddhist literature are Milindapanho (written in Pali, it consists of a dialogue on various philosophical issues between the Indo-Greek king Milinda/Menander and the monk Nagasena), Nettipakarana (The Book of Guidance, which gives a connected account of the Buddha’s teachings), Visuddhimagga (The Path to Purity, written by Buddhaghosa.

Early Jain Literature:

1. The complication of the entire canon is traditionally believed to have taken place in the fifth or sixth century CE at a council presided over by Devarddhi Kshamashramana held in Vallabhi in Gujarat. Compilations such as Acharanga Sutra, Sutrakritanga, and the Kalpasutra are regarded as the early texts.

Source: ForumIAS