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Question : In which city was the third Buddhist Council held?

Option 1: Taxila

Option 2: Pataliputra

Option 3: Shravasti

Option 4: Rangoon


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Correct Answer: Pataliputra


Solution : The correct answer is Pataliputra

King Ashoka organised the third Buddhist council, which took place in Pataliputra in 250 B.C. Moggaliputta Tissa presided over the council. This assembly led to the expulsion of heretics and the establishment of Theravada as the orthodox school.

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