Second Buddhist Council

Q.  Second Buddhist Council was held at Vaisali by Kalasoka of -
- Published on 21 Nov 15

a. Saisunaga dynasty
b. Magadh dynasty
c. Nanda dynasty
d. Maurya dynasty

ANSWER: Saisunaga dynasty
 
- Saisunaga defeated the king of Avanti which was made part of the Magadhan Empire. After Saisunaga, the mighty empire began to collapse.
- His successor was Kakavarman or Kalasoka. During his reign the second Buddhist Council was held at Vaisali.
- Kalasoka was killed by the founder of the Nanda dynasty.

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