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

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.

 Additional Information

• 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.