First Buddhist Council was held in the reign of which of the following ?

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Bimbisara

Ajatashatru

Ashoka

Kanishka

answer is B.

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The first Buddhist Council took place during the leadership of Ajatashatru
It was held in the year 483 BCE, and Mahakasyapa served as the head of state. The location of this council was Rajagriha. The Buddha's teachings were categorised into three "baskets" (pitaka), or categories, at the Council that took place shortly after his passing: discourses, discipline, and higher knowledge.

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