Question
Where was the first Jain council
convened?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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