1
Question
Buddhism split up into the Hinayana and Mahayana sects at the Buddhist Council held during the reign of ________.
Buddhism split up into the Hinayana and Mahayana sects at the Buddhist Council held during the reign of ________.
Open in App
Solution
The correct option is D Kanishka
Kanishka
The Fourth Buddhist Council was held at Kundalvana, Kashmir in 72 AD under the patronage of Kushan king Kanishka. The president of this council was Vasumitra, with Asvaghosa as his deputy. This council distinctly divided the Buddhism into 2 sects Mahayana & Hinayana.
Kanishka
The Fourth Buddhist Council was held at Kundalvana, Kashmir in 72 AD under the patronage of Kushan king Kanishka. The president of this council was Vasumitra, with Asvaghosa as his deputy. This council distinctly divided the Buddhism into 2 sects Mahayana & Hinayana.
Suggest Corrections
0
Similar questions
View More
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
Explore more
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
