​Which of the following kings convened the fourth Buddhist Council in Kashmir?​

Correct option is A

Sol: The correct answer is (a)  Kanishka

Key Points:

• ​The king convened the fourth Buddhist Council in Kashmir was Kanishka.
  
• ​He was a prominent ruler of the Kushan Empire and played a significant role in the spread of Buddhism.
  
• ​The council was held at Kundalavana, which is believed to be near present-day Srinagar, Kashmir.
  
• ​It took place around 72 AD.
  
• ​The council aimed to address various doctrinal disputes and led to the division of Buddhism into two main sects: Mahayana and Hinayana.
  
• The council was presided over by Vasumitra, with Asvaghosha serving as his deputy.
  

Information booster:

• Bimbisara: An early king of the Haryanka dynasty in Magadha, known for his support of Buddhism but not associated with the fourth council.
• Ajatashatru: The son of Bimbisara, also a supporter of Buddhism, but he convened earlier councils.
• Chandragupta Maurya: The founder of the Maurya Empire, known for his role in establishing a large empire in ancient India, but not related to the fourth Buddhist Council.