The Fourth Buddhist Council was held during the reign of

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) Kanishka

Explanation:

• The Fourth Buddhist Council was held at Kundalvana, Kashmir, around 72 AD.
• It was convened by the Kushana emperor Kanishka.
• It was presided over by Vasumitra, with Ashvaghosha as the vice-president.
• This council resulted in the division of Buddhism into two sects: Hinayana and Mahayana.
• The teachings were compiled into Mahavibhasha (encyclopedia of Buddhist philosophy).

• 1st Council: Rajgir (Ajatshatru).
• 2nd Council: Vaishali (Kalashoka).
• 3rd Council: Pataliputra (Ashoka).

• An Indo-Greek king famous for the Milinda Panha, but he did not host a major council.

• Hosted the Third Buddhist Council at Pataliputra.

• Hosted a great assembly at Kannauj, but it is not counted among the four traditional Buddhist Councils.