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The Fourth Buddhist Council was held during the reign of
Question

The Fourth Buddhist Council was held during the reign of

A.

Menander

B.

Ashoka

C.

Harshavardhana

D.

Kanishka

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).

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

Additional Knowledge:
Menander (Option a)
  • An Indo-Greek king famous for the Milinda Panha, but he did not host a major council.

Ashoka (Option b)
  • Hosted the Third Buddhist Council at Pataliputra.

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

So the correct answer is (d)

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