Question

Which scholar addressed Kanishka as a great protector and propagator of Buddhism?

Answer 1

Ashvaghosha

Kanishka is said to have been particularly close to the Buddhist scholar Ashvaghosha, who became his religious advisor in his later years.

Answer 2

● Ashvaghosha is the scholar who adjust Kanishka as a great protector and propagator of Buddhism.

● Ashvaghosha was the court poet of kanishka and also was his personal religious advisor.

● Ashvaghosha was also considered as a great Indian poet before Kalidasa and also treated as father of Sanskrit drama which are called as Kavya.