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    Question

    Where was the first Jain council

    convened? 
    A Varanasi Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Kannauj Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Pataliputra Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Peshawar Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The first Jain council was held at Pataliputra, now in Bihar, under the leadership of Sthulbhadra around the beginning of the 3rd century BC. This council was significant for the compilation of the 12 Angas, replacing the older 14 Purvas.

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