Question

    The third Buddhist Council was held by:

    A Chandragupta Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Kanishka Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Ashoka Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Harshvardhana Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Third Buddhist Council was conducted under the patronage of Emperor Ashoka of Maurya dynasty. It was held in 250 BC at Pataliputra. The council was presided over by Mogaliputta Tissa.

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