In which city was the third Buddhist Council held?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct option is option 1 i.e. Pataliputra.
| Third Buddhist Council | The Third Buddhist council was convened in about 250 BCE at Asokarama in Pataliputra, supposedly under the patronage of Emperor Ashoka. |
| It was presided over by the elder monk Moggaliputta-Tissa and one thousand monks participated in the Council. | |
| The council is recognized and known to both the Theravada and Mahayana schools, though its importance is central only to the Theravada. |