History of Buddhism in India

CMAT 2023 · GK · Hard · General Knowledge

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Which of the following is/are true regarding the History of Buddhism in India?

A. The Turks killed large numbers of Buddhist monks in Bihar. B. The Brahmana Pushyamitra Shunga persecuted the Buddhists. C. The Huna king Mihirakula killed hundreds of Buddhists. D. The Shaivite Shashanka of Gauda felled the Bodhi tree at Bodh Gaya. E. Hsuan Tsang stated that 1600 stupas and monasteries were destroyed and thousands of monks killed.

Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

  1. A.

    A, D and E only

  2. B.

    A and E only

  3. C.

    A only

  4. D.

    A, B, C, D and E

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