Who among the following presided over the first Buddhist Council?

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Who among the following presided over the first Buddhist Council?

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The First Buddhist Council was held at Rajgriha (Sattapani cave) shortly after the Mahaparinirvana of Lord Buddha under the patronage of King Ajatashatru. It was presided over by the venerable monk Mahakasyapa.

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Who among the following presided over the first Buddhist Council?

A

Upali

B

Ananda

C

Mahakasyapa

D

Moggaliputta Tissa

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