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Consider the following statements with reference to Kannauj assembly:

1. It was organised to popularize Mahayana Buddhism and to honour the Chinese pilgrim Hiuen Tsang.

2. It was restricted to only Buddhism and representatives of other religions were not invited.

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1 only

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2 only

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Both 1 and 2

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Neither 1 and 2

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The correct option is A 1 only
Harshavardhana invited representatives of all religious sects.
- Attended by 20 kings, 1000 scholars from the Nalanda University, 3000 Hinayanists and Mahayanists, 3000 Brahmins and Jains.
- Assembly went on continuously for 23 days.

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