Buddhism in Nepal was introduced during the reign of

A. Samudragupta

B. Ashoka

C. Chandragupta

D. Harshavardhana

Answer: Option B

Solution(By Examveda Team)

Pre-Lichchavi Buddhism. Emperor Ashoka of the Maurya Empire put up a pillar at Lumbini, the birthplace of the Buddha, in the second century BCE. After the Third Buddhist council, Ashoka sent missionaries to Nepal. It is also believed that Ashoka went to Patan and had four stupas built there.