Q: (SSC/0)
question_subject:
History
question_exam:
SSC
stats:
0,75,11,3,4,75,4
keywords:
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The correct answer is option 3, Kanishka. Kanishka was the greatest leader of the Kushan Empire who embraced Buddhism. He reigned from around 127 to 150 CE and played a significant role in promoting Buddhism in his empire. Kanishka convened the Fourth Buddhist Council in Kashmir, which aimed to preserve and standardize Buddhist scriptures. He was a patron of Buddhist art and architecture, and under his rule, Buddhism flourished in the region. Kanishka is also known for his support of various other religions and his role in fostering a cultural and religious synthesis in the Kushan Empire. Overall, Kanishka`s conversion to Buddhism had a profound impact on the development and spread of Buddhism in Central Asia.