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    Who among the following scholars were contemporary of Kanishka?       [NDA 2012-II]   
    1. Ashvaghosa         2. Nagarjuna              
    3. Vasumitra           4. Chanakya               
    Select the correct answer using the codes given below     

    A)  1 and 2             

    B)  3 and 4              

    C)         2 and 4             

    D)  1, 2 and 3                

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

                             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.


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