GS PrelimsHistory (Ancient India)Buddhism2001

Who among the following presided over the Buddhist Council held during the reign of Kanishka at Kashmir?

A

Parsva

B

Nagarjuna

C

Sudraka

D

Vasumitra

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation

1. The Fourth Buddhist Council was held during the reign of the Kushan king Kanishka I. 2. According to tradition, this council was convened in Kundalavana, Kashmir. 3. The council was presided over by the scholar Vasumitra. 4. Asvaghosha, another eminent Buddhist scholar and poet, served as the Vice-President of the council. 5. Parsva was another monk associated with Kanishka. Nagarjuna was a famous Mahayana philosopher who lived later. Sudraka is known as a playwright.

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