SSC GD 2023 PYQ — Question 36

SSC GD Constable (English) - 16 Jan 2023 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q36

____________, who lived in the court of Kanishka, composed a biography of the Buddha, the Buddhacharita.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Ashvaghosha.

Ashvaghosha, who lived in the court of Kanishka, composed a biography of the Buddha, the Buddhacharita.

  • Ashvaghosha was an ancient Indian philosopher, poet, and dramatist. He is particularly renowned for his contributions to Buddhist literature. 
  • His most famous work is the "Buddhacarita," an epic poem that narrates the life of Buddha.