The following were famous scholars in ancient India.
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Ashvaghosh
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Nagarjuna
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Vasumitra
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Buddhaghosa
Which of them was/were contemporary of Kanishka?
1, 2, 3, 4
Incorrect Answer1 3 and 4
Incorrect Answer1 and 2 only
Incorrect Answer1, 2 and 3
Correct AnswerExplanation:
1, 2 and 3
The eminent Buddhist writers Nagarjuna, Asvaghosha, Parsva & Vasumitra flourished at the court of Kanishka. Charaka, the most celebrated authority on Ayurveda was the court physician of Kanishka & Mathara, a politician of rare merit, was his minister. Nagarjuna was the great exponent of Mahayana doctrine & Asvaghosha, a multifaceted personality, was known as a poet, musician, scholar & zealous Buddhist monk. Vasumitra presided over the 4th Buddhist Council.
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