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Q. Who among the following was the founder of the Madhyamaka school of Mahayana Buddhism?

[A] Nagasena

[B] Nagarjuna

[C] Kanishka

[D] Asvaghosha

Answer: B

Notes:

Explanation: Nagarjuna: He is the founder of the Madhyamaka school of Mahayana Buddhism. He was a friend and contemporary of Satvahana King Gautamiputra of Andhra.

Source: Poonam Dahiya

Q. Who among the following was the founder of the Madhyamaka school of Mahayana Buddhism?

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