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Who was the great exponent of Mahayana Buddhism?

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Ashvaghosa
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Vasubandhu
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Nagarjuna
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Nagasena
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The correct option is D Nagarjuna
After the death of Buddha, Buddhism was divided into two sects - Hinayana & Mahayana. Mahayana sect of Buddhism believes in heavenliness of Buddha and Idol worship. Nagarjuna, a Buddhist Philosopher articulated the doctrine of Shunayata and regarded as the founder of Madhyamika, an important tradition of Mahayana Buddhist Philosophy.

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