During the reign of Kanishka, which of the following places was chosen as the venue of the fourth Buddhist Council?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) Kashmir
Explanation:
. The Fourth Buddhist Council was held during the reign of Kushan ruler Kanishka.
. It took place at Kundalvana Vihara in Kashmir around 72 CE.
. The council was presided over by Vasumitra, with Ashvaghosha as deputy.
. It marked the formal division of Buddhism into Mahayana and Hinayana schools.
. Commentaries on the Tripitaka were compiled in Sanskrit.
Information Booster:
. Kanishka was a great patron of Buddhism and helped spread Mahayana Buddhism to Central Asia and China.
. The proceedings of the council were engraved on copper plates and kept in a stupa.
Additional Knowledge:
Taxila (Option a)
. Associated with earlier Buddhist learning centres, not the Fourth Council.
Vaisali (Option c)
. Venue of the Second Buddhist Council.
Pataliputra (Option d)
. Venue of the Third Buddhist Council under Ashoka.