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WBCS Main Examination 2023 — Paper III: General Studies I · Question 90 of 200

Q90
History of IndiaPost-Mauryan Period
Which ancient Indian ruler was the Chief Patron of the fourth Buddhist Council?
  1. a.Ashoka
  2. b.Kanishka
  3. c.Ajatashatru
  4. d.Samudragupta

Answer: (B) Kanishka

The Fourth Buddhist Council was held in Kashmir (Kundalvana) under the patronage of the Kushan king Kanishka, presided over by Vasumitra. Ajatashatru patronised the First Council and Ashoka the Third.

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