Who was the author of the 'Buddhacharita' in Kanishka's court?

Ashvaghosha, who was a renowned philosopher and poet brought to Kanishka's court from Pataliputra.

Historical Patronage - Kushans

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2008

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ID: HIS_PHI_2008_145 Ref: Ancient India by R.C. Majumdar

Which one of the following is NOT associated with the Court of Kanishka?

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Correct Option: D

Patanjali was not associated with Kanishka's court; he lived during the Shunga period. Ashvaghosha, Charaka, and Nagarjuna were all famous contemporaries of Emperor Kanishka.