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UPSC History Religious Movement - Jainism, Bhudhism, Bhagavatism and Brahmanism Question Bank Religious Movements: Buddhism, Jainism, etc

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    Who was the founder of Mahayan sect of Buddhism?

    A)  Buddhadeva                

    B)  Ghoshak          

    C)  Dharmtrat        

    D)  Asang              

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    Asanga was born as the son of a Kshatriya father and Brahmin mother in Purusapura. Current scholars place him in the fourth century CE. He was perhaps originally a member of me Mahisasaka School or the Mulasarvastivada School but later converted to Mahayana.


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