Consider the following statements Kanishka rsquo s accession to the throne marks the beginning of th...........

Ancient and Medival History Mauryan and Post Maurayan

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Consider the following statements

Kanishka’s accession to the throne marks the beginning of the Saka era.
Teachings of Hinayana were finalised during the fourth Buddhist Council convened under Kanishka.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

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Explanation:

1 only

When Kaniska came to the throne is uncertain. His accession has been estimated as occurring between 78 and 144 ce; his reign is believed to have lasted 23 years. The year 78 marks the beginning of the Shaka era, a system of dating that Kaniska might have initiated.