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During whose reign did the 'Fourth Buddhist Council' take place?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Ajatashatru
  2. Kalashoka
  3. Ashoka
  4. Kanishka

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Kanishka

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: (D) Kanishka šŸ“š Explanation: The Fourth Buddhist Council was held at Kundalvana in Kashmir during the reign of the Kushan King Kanishka (around 72 AD). It was presided over by Vasumitra, with Ashvaghosa serving as the vice-president. This council is historically significant because it led to the formal division of Buddhism into two major sects: Hinayana and Mahayana. The proceedings were conducted in Sanskrit rather than Pali.