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Which of the following statements about the Kushana dynasty is INCORRECT?

  1. A
    The Kushanas were a major ruling group in the post-Mauryan period.
  2. B
    Many Kushana rulers also adopted the title 'devaputra', or 'son of god'.
  3. C
    The First Buddhist Council was organised by Kanishka.
  4. D
    Asvaghosha, the author of the Buddhacarita, was the court poet of Kanishka.

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

* Statement C is incorrect because Kanishka organized the Fourth Buddhist Council at Kundalavana in Kashmir.
The First Buddhist Council was organized by King Ajatashatru of the Haryanka dynasty at Rajgriha immediately after the Mahaparinirvana of Lord Buddha.

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Which of the following statements about the Kushana dynasty is INCORRECT?
A
The Kushanas were a major ruling group in the post-Mauryan period.
B
Many Kushana rulers also adopted the title 'devaputra', or 'son of god'.
C
The First Buddhist Council was organised by Kanishka.
D
Asvaghosha, the author of the Buddhacarita, was the court poet of Kanishka.

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