Which religion did Kanishka patronize?
Hinduism
Buddhism
Jainism
Zoroastrianism
Answer
Buddhism was patronized by Kanishka, a renowned Kushan emperor who reigned from 127 to 150 CE. Kanishka's patronage played a pivotal role in the spread and development of Buddhism throughout Central and South Asia. He convened the Fourth Buddhist Council in Kashmir, where scholars codified and standardized Buddhist scriptures.
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