Pataliputra: First Jain Council - Art & Culture

Q.  The  first  Jain  Council  was  convened  at
- Published on 12 Aug 15

a. Rajagriha
b. Pataliputra
c. Vallabhi
d. Kharvela

ANSWER: Pataliputra
 
The first Jain Council was convened at Pataliputra by Sthulabahu, the leader of the Digambaras, in the beginning of the 3 rd century B.C. The second Jain Council was held at Valabhi in 5 th century A.D. The final compilation of Jain literature called Twelve Angas was completed in this council.

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