First Buddhist Conference after the death of Buddha was presided over by:
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A. Mahakashyapa
B. Dharmasen
C. Ajatashatru
D. Nagasen
Answer: Mahakashyapa
Option a is the correct answer.
Mahakasyapa led the first Buddhist council convened in Rajagriha around 483 BC, approximately 90 days after Buddha's final Nirvana. This council was sponsored by King Ajatasatru and saw the compilation of the Vinay Pitaka and Sutta Pitaka.