In which city was the third Buddhist Council held ........

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In which city was the third Buddhist Council held?

This questions was previously asked in

SSC CPO 13th Dec 2019 Shift-2

Taxila

Pataliputra

Shravasti

Rangoon

- The Third Buddhist Council was convened to address disputes within the Buddhist community and establish a more unified doctrine.

- Option 1: Taxila

- An ancient city in modern-day Pakistan.

- Known for its rich cultural and educational heritage.

- Not the location of the Third Buddhist Council.

- Option 2: Pataliputra

- A significant city in ancient India, now known as Patna.

- Capital of the Mauryan Empire during Ashoka's rule.

- Correct Location of the Third Buddhist Council.

- Option 3: Shravasti

- An important city in Buddhist history.

- Known as a place where Buddha spent several rainy seasons.

- Not the council location.

- Option 4: Rangoon

- Known today as Yangon, a city in Myanmar.

- Not connected to the Third Buddhist Council.

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