One of the major events of Ashoka’s reign was the convening of the ______ Buddhist Sangha (council) in 250 BCE in the capital Pataliputra.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Third
One of the major events of Ashoka’s reign was the convening of the third Buddhist sangha (council) in 250 BCE in the capital Pataliputra.
- Ashoka’s deepening commitment to Buddhism meant that royal patronage was extended to the Buddhist establishment.
- An important outcome of this sangha was the decision to expand the reach of Buddhism to other parts of the region and to send missions to convert people to the religion.