What was the significance of the 4th Buddhist Council?

It was held under Kanishka's patronage to compile Buddhist doctrines, leading to the creation of the Mahāvibhāshā.

Kushan Cultural History

UPSC Archival Analysis

Q: Consider the following name of contemporaries of Kanishka and select the correct answer from codes given below:

Ashvaghosha and Vasumitra were prominent contemporaries of the Kushan Emperor Kanishka. Ashvaghosha was a renowned Buddhist philosopher and poet, while Vasumitra presided over the 4th Buddhist Council.

Exam Year

1994

Evidence Source

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ID: ANC_HIS_PMPG_1994_61 Ref: Standard Educational Reference