Multiple choice

'Mahayana' form of Buddhism emerged during the reign of

  1. Harshavardhana

  2. Chandragupta Maurya

  3. Kanishka

  4. Ashoka

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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Mahayana school of Buddhism gained significant prominence during the reign of the Kushan emperor Kanishka. He was a major patron of Buddhism and convened the Fourth Buddhist Council.