Who presided over Kanishka’s Buddhist Council at Kashmir — UPSC Prelims PYQ...
Who among the following presided over the Buddhist Council held during the reign of Kanishka at Kashmir?
- Parsva
- Nagarjuna
- Sudraka
- Vasumitra
Explanation
Option (d) is correct
- Vasumitra, renowned for his profound scholarship in Sarvāstivāda Abhidharma, was appointed president of the Fourth Buddhist Council.
Answer: (d) Vasumitra
