Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Buddhist Assembly at Prayag during Harsha’s reign:
1.Harsha convened the Mahamoksha Parishad at Prayag every five years to promote Buddhist teachings.
2.He distributed wealth only to Buddhist monks during the four-day assemblage.
3.Hiuen Tsang noted that Harsha maintained religious harmony and respected both Vedic and Buddhist traditions.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation:
- Harsha regularly convened quinquennial (every five years) assemblies known as Mahamoksha Parishad at Prayag.
- Harsha did not distribute wealth only to Buddhist monks; he also distributed gifts and charities to Vedic scholars and the poor, treating all creeds equally.
- Hieun Tsang emphasised the religious harmony and freedom of worship in Harsha’s kingdom. Harsha showed equal respect to both Buddhist monks and Vedic scholars.
Source: NCERT and Ancient India – NCERT (R.S. Sharma)
