The second council of Buddhism was organized by Kalashoka. He was from which of the following Dynasty?

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  1. Nanda Dynasty
  2. Haryanka Dynasty
  3. Shishunaga Dynasty
  4. None of these

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Option 3 : Shishunaga Dynasty
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The Correct answer is Shishunaga Dynasty.

Key Points

  • The Second Council of Buddhism was convened by King Kalashoka.
  • King Kalashoka was from the Shishunaga Dynasty.
  • The Shishunaga Dynasty was an ancient Indian dynasty that ruled in the region of present-day Bihar and parts of Bengal.
  • The dynasty was founded by Shishunaga, and it succeeded the Haryanka Dynasty.
  • The Second Buddhist Council was held at Vaisali around 383 BCE to settle disputes regarding monastic discipline.

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  • Nanda Dynasty
    • The Nanda Dynasty was the ruling dynasty in Northern India during the 4th century BCE.
    • The dynasty was known for its enormous wealth and vast armies.
    • It was eventually overthrown by Chandragupta Maurya who founded the Maurya Dynasty.
  • Haryanka Dynasty
    • The Haryanka Dynasty was an early dynasty that ruled the Magadha region in India.
    • The dynasty was founded by Bimbisara and it played a significant role in the early development of the kingdom of Magadha.
    • The Haryanka Dynasty was succeeded by the Shishunaga Dynasty.
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