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    A Buddhist council during the reign of Kanishka was held at

    A)  Mathura

    B)  Rajgriha

    C)  Pataliputra

    D)  Kashmir

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    The Kushana period saw a great resurgence of Buddhism in Kashmir, especially during the reign of Kanishka. The fourth Buddhist Council was held in Kashmir, under the presidency of Katyayaniputra, in Kamshka's time. The south Indian Buddhist philosopher Nagarjuna lived in Kashmir during the Kushana period.


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