What was the most significant outcome of the 4th Buddhist Council?

The formal split of Buddhism into Mahayana and Hinayana (Theravada) sects and the use of Sanskrit for Buddhist texts.

History of Buddhism

UPSC Archival Analysis

Vasumitra presided over the Fourth Buddhist Council held in Kashmir during the reign of Kanishka. Ashvaghosha was the vice-president.

Exam Year

2001

Evidence Source

ID: HIS_ANC_2001_12 Ref: Standard Educational Reference