Morgan, Kenneth W.Photographer: Arthur Llewellyn Basham2019-12-182019-12-18AR BUD-10http://hdl.handle.net/1885/195983After the passing away of the Buddha, the First Council was held near Rajgir at this spot, just under the tower at the top of the hill. At that time, there was a large level area in front of the canvas at the top of the hill, but much of the site has been washed away. It is still a pilgrimage place of considerable importance.35mmslidesepiacolouren-AUIndia: Bodhgaya, Sarnath, Rajgir, Sanchi, Nalanda, Mathura, Ajantalandscapeslide setRajgir: Site of the First Buddhist Council2019-12-18This image is provided for research purposes only and must not be reproduced without the prior permission of the Archives Program, Australian National University.