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Sai Sunga dynasty    Archaeology and chronology not very clear Saisunga defeated the king of Avanti which was made...

Ajatashatru (494-462 BCE)   Remarkable reign- for his military conquests  Great success- He fought against Kosala and Vaisali and...

Bimbisara (546-494 BCE)   Belonged to the Haryanka dynasty Matrimonial alliances- which consolidated his position First was with the...

In the beginning of the 6th century BCE, northern India consisted of a large number of independent kingdoms.  ...

Buddhist Universities And Their Founders   University Founder Nalanda Kumaragupta I  Odantpuri Gopala Vikramshila Dharmapala Somapuri Dharmapala Vallabhi Bhattarika

The concept of ahimsa was its chief contribution. Later, it became one of the cherished values of our nation...

The revival of Brahmanism and the rise of Bhagavatism led to the fall of popularity of Buddhism The use...

First Buddhist Council Was held at Rajagriha under the chairmanship of Mahakasyapa immediately after the death of Buddha Its...

Four noble truths:   The world is full of suffering The cause of suffering is desire If desires are...

Buddha had two kinds of disciples- monks (bhikshus) and lay worshippers (upasikas) Sangha- organized by the monks for the...