Q26
History of IndiaMahajanapadas, Buddhism & Jainism
Who composed the ‘Buddhacharita’?
- a.Asvaghosa
- b.Basumitra
- c.Nagasena
- d.None of the above
Answer: (A) Asvaghosa
The Buddhacharita, a Sanskrit epic poem on the life of the Buddha, was written by Ashvaghosha, who is associated with Kanishka's court. Vasumitra presided over the Fourth Buddhist Council and Nagasena is the monk of the Milindapanha, so ‘None of the above’ does not apply.