Mahayan sect of Budhism emerged during the reign of:
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Ashoka
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Kanishka
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Samudra Gupta
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Harsh
B
Correct answer
Explanation
The Mahayana sect of Buddhism emerged during the reign of Kanishka (c. 78-144 CE), who ruled the Kushan Empire. He convened the Fourth Buddhist Council at Kundalvana (Kashmir) where Mahayana Buddhism was formally recognized as a distinct path.