GK
INDIAN HISTORY
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The Sungas
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The Mauryas
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The Guptas
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Harshavardhana
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Detailed explanation-1: -Complete answer: Buddhism was divided into Mahayana and Hinayana during the reign of Kanishka .
Detailed explanation-2: -Buddhism split into two sects-Mahayana and Theravada-because of differences in religious practices, as the Mahayana viewed Buddha as a supreme ruler, and the Theravada viewed Buddha more as a teacher. Shortly after Buddha died, the First Buddhist Council assembled.
Detailed explanation-3: -Theravada Buddhism claims to be the oldest school and to maintain Buddha’s original vision and teachings. Mahayana Buddhism is said to have split off from Theravada in the belief that it was too self-centered and had lost the true vision; this school also claims it holds to the Buddha’s original teaching.