Who among the following were contemporaries of Kanishka?

A Kamban, Banabhatta, Ashvagosha
B Nagarjuna, Ashvagosha, Vasumitra
C Asvagosha, Kalidasa, Banabhatta
D Kalidas, Kamba, Vasumitra

Correct Answer: Nagarjuna, Ashvagosha, Vasumitra

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.
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