Question

Ashvaghosha and Vasumitra were in the court of _
(A) Kaniskha
(B) Mahayana
(C) Yuchi
(D) Kushans

Answer 1

Hint:
Ashvaghosa and Vasumitra were Buddhist philosophers, poets and orator which means that the court patronized Buddhist theology and believed in Buddhism. Therefore, those court interests in poem, philosophy and literature whereby these philosophers related. Both philosophers were a great contribution to Buddhism history.

Complete step by step solution:
Ashvaghosha was Buddhist philosopher, poet and orator from India. He was a famous writer, who’s epics rivalled the contemporary Ramayana. Ashvaghosa wrote the book ‘Buddhacarita' which was related to the life of the Buddha. Buddhacharita's book described in 28 chapters the whole life of Buddha from his birth until he entered into parinirvana. Buddhacharita book written in Sanskrit. During the 10th -12th centuries, half of the original Sanskrit text was lost. Now the second half text only exists in Tibetan and Chinese translation. Ashvaghosa also wrote Saundarananda a kavya poem in which talk about ‘Nanda’ Buddha’s half brother, So that he might reach salvation.
Vasumitra was a famous Buddhist, mon. A native of Gandhara, he presided over the 4th Buddhist council in Kashmir, administered by Kanishka. Kaniskha was a great emperor and is famous for his military, political, and spiritual achievements. Kaniskha patronized many of the poets, writers, and dramatists. Vasumitra is credited as contributing to the Mahavibhasa. Vasumitra's theory of temporality was accepted by other monks such as Dharmatrata Ghosa and Buddhadeva.
Objectives of Ashvaghosa and Vasumitra
(A)To described Buddhist life story
(B) To be aware of the Sanskrit literature.
(C) To value patronizing to the poet in court.

Note:
Ashvaghosha and Vasumitra we’re in the court of Kanishka because It means the king was interested in the poem, literature that’s why Kanishka patronized the writer, poet. Both Ashvaghosha and Vasumitra were related to the Buddha, it means the king also believed in Buddhism theology.
So correct is an option (A) Kanishka court there Ashvaghosha and Vasumitra Buddhist philosopher patronise.