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The worship of images (of Buddha) in India began during the ____ period.
The worship of images (of Buddha) in India began during the ____ period.
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The correct option is C Kushana
During the reign of Kanishka who was the great ruler of Kushana dynasty disputes were found among Buddhism. Kanishka called fourth Buddhist council at Kundalvana in Kashmir to resolve these disputes. After this council, two major sects of Buddhism came into existence named as Hinayana and Mahayana. Kanishka became the follower of Mahayana sect. Mahayana sect had their faith in worshipping Buddha as a God in form of images rather than in form of symbols. So basically after the fourth council, Buddha was being worshipped in form of images. During Kanishka's reign, a lot of images of Buddha's were constructed.
During the reign of Kanishka who was the great ruler of Kushana dynasty disputes were found among Buddhism. Kanishka called fourth Buddhist council at Kundalvana in Kashmir to resolve these disputes. After this council, two major sects of Buddhism came into existence named as Hinayana and Mahayana. Kanishka became the follower of Mahayana sect. Mahayana sect had their faith in worshipping Buddha as a God in form of images rather than in form of symbols. So basically after the fourth council, Buddha was being worshipped in form of images. During Kanishka's reign, a lot of images of Buddha's were constructed.
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