INDIAN HISTORY

HISTORY

BUDDHISM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The Fourth Buddhist Council was held by
A
Kanishka
B
Harashavardhana
C
Ashoka
D
Chandragupta
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Fourth Buddhist Council was held at Kundalvana, Kashmir in 72 AD under the patronage of Kushan king Kanishka and the president of this council was Vasumitra, with Aśvaghosa as his deputy. This council distinctly divided the Buddhism into 2 sects Mahayana & Hinayana.

Detailed explanation-2: -The correct answer is Kanishka.

Detailed explanation-3: -Fourth Buddhist Council Conducted under the patronage of King Kanishka of Kushan dynasty. It was held in the 1st century AD (72 AD) at Kundalvana in Kashmir.

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