Rajagriha

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Râjagriha

(Sk.)

A city in Magadha famous for its conversion to Buddhism in the days of the Buddhist kings. It was their residence from Bimbisara to Asoka, and was the seat of the first Synod, or Buddhist Council, held 510 B.C. (TG).

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Shortly: A city in Magadha famous for its conversion to Buddhism in the days of the Buddhist kings. It was th...