Kanishka the Great, was an emperor of the Kushan dynasty, under whose reign ( c. 127–150 CE) . Who among the following scholars were contemporary of Kanishka?
1. Ashvaghosa
2. Nagarjuna
3. Vasumitra
4. Chanakya
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1, 2 and 3
Correct AnswerExplanation:
Kanishka, was the emperor of the Kushan dynasty in 127-151 A.D; famous for his military, political, and spiritual achievements. Some of the scholars in the Court of Kanishka were Parsva, Vasumitra, Asvaghosa, Nagarjuna, Charaka and Mathara.
He is known for his patronage of Buddhism, which led to a significant increase in the religion's popularity across Asia. In addition to his religious contributions, Kanishka also made many important political and economic reforms during his reign.
The statue of Kanishka is currently housed in the Government Museum of Mathura, Uttar Pradesh
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