History of Buddhism
UPSC Archival Analysis
Exam Year
1999
Evidence Source
LinkID: ART_REL_1999_90 Ref: History of Ancient and Early Medieval India by Upinder Singh
Which of the following sources mention the occurrence of the third Buddhist Council during the reign of Ashoka:
1. Inscriptions of Ashoka
2. Dipavamsa
3. Mahavamsa
4. Divyavadana
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Correct Option: B
The historical occurrence of the Third Buddhist Council under King Ashoka is documented primarily in the Dipavamsa and Mahavamsa.