How did Kanishka's patronage differ from Ashoka's?

Ashoka promoted Dhamma as a moral code across his empire, while Kanishka's patronage led to the development of Buddhist art (Gandhara/Mathura) and the rise of Mahayana.

Buddhist Councils and Patrons

UPSC Archival Analysis

Q: The Fourth Buddhist Council was held in Kashmir during the reign of which king?

The Fourth Buddhist Council was held in Kashmir under the patronage of the Kushan King Kanishka in the 1st century CE.

Exam Year

2001

Evidence Source

Link

ID: HIS_ANC_2001_13 Ref: Standard Educational Reference