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History GK · Q63

Mauryan Empire

Competitive Exams · History GK · question 63

Q63

Who among the following were contemporaries of Kanishka?

A.
Kamban, Banabhatta, Ashvagosha
B.
Nagarjuna, Ashvagosha, Vasumitra
Answer
C.
Asvagosha, Kalidasa, Banabhatta
D.
Kalidas, Kamba, Vasumitra

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Nagarjuna- the Mahayana Philosopher. Ashvagosha- the poet, Musician and Buddhist Monk. Vasumitra- the Buddhist Monk who presided the fourth Buddhist council. All of these were contemporary to Kushana Ruler Kanishka.