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UPSC History Religious Movement - Jainism, Bhudhism, Bhagavatism and Brahmanism Question Bank Religious Movements: Buddhism, Jainism, etc

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    The fourth Buddhist council was convened during the reign of king

    A)  Ashoka           

    B)  Kaniska

    C)  Kalashok

    D)  Ajatasatru

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    Fourth Buddhist Council is the name of two separate Buddhist council meetings. The first one was held in the 1st century BC, in Sri Lanka. The 2nd Fourth Buddhist Council is said to have been convened by the Kushan emperor Kanishka, perhaps in 78 CE in Jalandhar or in Kashmir.


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