Consider the following statements regarding Kanishka's campaign to Pataliputra and his association with Ashvaghosha: 1. Kanishka defeated the ruler of Pataliputra and accepted the Buddhist philosopher Ashvaghosha and the sacred alms-bowl of Buddha as war indemnity. 2. Ashvaghosha was a pioneer of classical Sanskrit literature and authored the epic 'Buddhacharita'. 3. Ashvaghosha presided over the Fourth Buddhist Council as its President, with Vasumitra serving as the Vice-President. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Options:

  • A: 1 and 2 only
  • B: 2 and 3 only
  • C: 1 and 3 only
  • D: 1, 2 and 3

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