Q. Consider the following statements regarding Kushana ruler, Kanishka:
- He organised a Buddhist council.
- Ashvaghosha lived in his court.
Which of the above is / are correct statements?
Answer:
Both 1 and 2
Notes: The most famous Kushana ruler was Kanishka, who ruled around 1900 years ago. He organised a Buddhist council, where scholars met and discussed important matters. Ashvaghosha, a poet who composed a biography of Buddha, the Buddhacarita, lived in his court. Ashvaghosha and other Buddhist scholars now began writing in Sanskrit.