Q. Consider the following statements regarding Kanishka:

1. The most famous Kushan ruler was Kanishka who ruled around 1900 years ago.
2. Kanishka organised third Buddhist Council.

Select the correct option from the codes given below:
Answer: Only 1
Notes: Kanishka I or Kanishka the Great was an emperor of the Kushan dynasty, during whose reign (c. 127–150 CE) the empire reached its zenith. The most famous Kushan ruler was Kanishka who ruled around 1900 years ago. The Fourth Buddhist Council was held under the patronage of King Kanishka. It was held at Kundalavan in Kashmir in the 1st century AD (72 AD). This council was presided over by Vasumitra and Asvaghosha while the third Buddhist council was called by Ashoka.

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