The fourth and the last Buddhist Council was convened by ______.

Ashoka

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Menander

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Kanishka

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Kalashoka

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Solution

The correct option is D Kanishka
4th Buddhist Council took place in 1st Century at Kundalavan (Kashmir), Presided by Vasumitra and Ashwaghosha. The royal Patron was the Kanishka of Kushan Dynasty. At the fourth council, the Buddhism got divided into two sects: Hinayana and Mahayana.

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