INDIAN HISTORY

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The fourth Buddhist council held under the patronage of emperor Kanishka in Kashmir was presided over by
A
Vasumitra
B
Nagarjuna
C
Asanga
D
Aryadeva
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Explanation: The Fourth Buddhist Council we held at Kundalvana, Kashmir in 72 AD under the patronage of Kushan king kanishka and the president of this council was Vasumitra, with Asvaghosa as his dupty. This council distinctly divided the Buddhism into 2 sects Mahayan&Hinayan.

Detailed explanation-2: -Fourth Buddhist Council in Kashmir The Fourth Buddhist Council of the Sarvastivada tradition is said to have been convened by the Kushan emperor Kanishka in Kundalvana vihara in Kashmir.

Detailed explanation-3: -The correct answer is Kanishka.

Detailed explanation-4: -The first Buddhist council is traditionally said to have been held just after Buddha’s Parinirvana, and presided over by Mahākāśyapa, one of His most senior disciples, at a cave near Rājagṛha (today’s Rajgir) with the support of king Ajatashatru.

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