Who was Vasubandhu and how does he differ from Ashvaghosha?

Vasubandhu was a late 4th-5th century CE Buddhist philosopher of the Yogacara school, whereas Ashvaghosha was a 1st-century poet.

Classical Sanskrit Literature

UPSC Archival Analysis

Buddhacharita was written by Ashvaghosha. Shudraka wrote Mrichchhakatikam, Vishakhadatta wrote Mudrarakshasa, and Banabhatta wrote Harshacharita.

Exam Year

1998

Evidence Source

ID: ART_LIT_1998_23 Ref: Ancient India by R.S. Sharma