Q. Which of the following rulers supported the Buddhists?
1.Pushyamitra Shunga
2.Mihirakula
3.Shashank of Gauda
Select the correct answer from below given codes:
Answer: D
Notes:
Explanation: Some Brahmana rulers, such as Pushyamitra Shunga, the Huna King Mihirakula (worshipper of Shiva), and Shaivite Shashank of Gauda, persecuted the Buddhists on a large scale.
- The liberal donations to the monasteries gradually declined.
- Also, some rich monasteries were specially targeted by the Turkish and other invaders.
Source: Poonam Dahiya
