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Who among the following were contemporaries of Kanishka?

Kamban, Banabhatta, Ashvagosha

Nagarjuna, Ashvagosha, Vasumitra

Asvagosha, Kalidasa, Banabhatta

Kalidas, Kamba, Vasumitra

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Answer : Option B

Explanation :

Nagarjuna- the Mahayana Philosopher. Ashvagosha - the poet, Musician and Buddhist Monk. Vasumitra - the Buddhist Monk who presided the fourth Buddhist council. All of these were contemporary to Kushana Ruler Kanishka.