alleryWhere did Kanishka convene a great Buddhist council?
APataliputra
BKashmir
CNashik
DSanchi
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Kashmir
1. Kanishka is known as a major patron of Buddhism.
2. Buddhist tradition says he convened a great council in Kashmir.
3. Pataliputra, Nashik and Sanchi are not linked to his council.
_Source: Wikipedia, Kushan Empire, Buddhism_
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