Q. Who among the following was arranged the first “Buddhist council”?
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[A] Ajatashatru

[B] Bimbisara

[C] Kalpataru

[D] Chellana

Answer: A
Notes:

Explanation: Ajatashatru was son of Bimbisara, being impatient to rule Magadha, is believed to have killed his father and seized the throne.

  • Most powerful and aggressive ruler of Haryanka dynasty and followed his father’s expansionist policy through military conquest.
  • The Buddha died during his reign. Ajatashatru arranged the first Buddhist council.

Source: Poonam Dahiya

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