Multiple choice

The _______ Buddhist Council or Synod was held at Pataliputra during the reign of Ashoka.

  1. first

  2. second

  3. third

  4. fourth

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C Correct answer
Explanation

The third Buddhist Council was held at Pataliputra (modern Patna) during Ashoka's reign around 250 BCE. The first was at Rajagriha, second at Vaishali, and fourth at Kashmir. This council was important for organizing Buddhist teachings.