During whose reign was the second Buddhist council was held?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
Second Buddhist Council -
Reign: This conference was held under the patronage of Kalashoka (also known as Kakavarna), a ruler of the Shishunaga dynasty.
Time: Around 383 BCE.
Place: Vaishali (Bihar).
Presidency: This conference was chaired by a monk named Sabakami.
Objective: To resolve differences among Buddhist monks regarding the rules of discipline (Vinaya Pitaka).
Result: During this conference, the first split in the Buddhist Sangha occurred, leading to the formation of two groups—the Sthaviravadins and the Mahasanghikas.