Multiple choice Who among the following is a contemporary of Gautam Buddha? Nagarjuna Kanishka Kautilya Mahavira Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself D Correct answer Explanation Mahavira 599 – 527 BC Buddha 563 - 483 BC Kautilya (Chanakya) 340 - 293 BC Kanishka 127 – 163 AD Nagarjuna 150 - 250 BC