Q. Consider the following statements regarding “Kanishka”:
1.He was adopted the title of devanampiya.
2.He held the fourth Buddhist council under the presidency of Nagarjuna.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: D
Notes:

Explanation: Kanishka was the son of Kadphises II and is perhaps the most famous Kushana king, under whose reign the Kushana Empire reached its zenith.

  • Adopted the title of ‘Devputra’, and has been shown wearing a ‘peaked helmet’ on some coins.
  • Held the fourth Buddhist council at Kundalavana (near Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir) under the presidency of Vasumitra.

Source: Tamil Nadu NCERT

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