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    The following were famous scholars in ancient India.

    1. Ashvaghosh

    2. Nagarjuna

    3. Vasumitra

    4. Buddhaghosa

    Which of them was/were contemporary of Kanishka?

    1, 2, 3, 4

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    1 3 and 4

    Incorrect Answer

    1 and 2 only

    Incorrect Answer

    1, 2 and 3

    Correct Answer
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    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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