Question

The first Buddhist council was held during the reign of?

Answer 1

First Buddhist Council (400 BC) was held soon after the Mahaparinirvana of the Buddha around 400 BC under the patronage of king Ajatshatru with the monk Mahakasyapa presiding at Rajgriha in the Satlapani Cave. The idea was to preserve Buddha's teachings (Sutla) and rules for disciples (Vinaya).