The Buddhist Council, where Buddhism was divided into two sects - Hinayana and Mahayana, was held in ...........

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) Kashmir

Explanation:
. The division of Buddhism into Hinayana and Mahayana took place during the Fourth Buddhist Council.
. This council was held at Kundalvana in Kashmir around 72 AD.
. It was convened under the patronage of Kanishka, the Kushan ruler.
. The council was presided over by Vasumitra, with Ashvaghosha as deputy.
. The Mahavibhasha Shastra was compiled during this council.

Information Booster:
. Hinayana considered Buddha as a great teacher and followed original teachings.
. Mahayana regarded Buddha as divine and introduced Bodhisattva worship and idol worship.

Additional Knowledge:

Rajgir (Option a)
. The First Buddhist Council was held at Rajgir after Buddha’s Mahaparinirvana.

Vaishali (Option b)
. The Second Buddhist Council was held at Vaishali to settle disputes on monastic discipline.

Pataliputra (Option c)
. The Third Buddhist Council was held at Pataliputra during the reign of Ashoka.