Question

Mention the significance of the assemblies held at

1. Kanauj
   
2. Prayag.

Answer 1

a. Assembly held at Kanauj:

1. The assembly at Kanauj was attended by 20 kings.
2. A large number of Buddhist, Jain, and Vedic scholars attended the assembly.
3. The golden statue of Buddha was consecrated in the monastery and a small statue of Buddha (three feet) was carried in a procession.

b. Assembly at Prayag:

1. In the assembly at Prayag, Harsha distributed his wealth among the Buddhists, Vedic scholars, and poor people.
2. Harsha offered fabulous gifts to the Buddhist monks on all four days of the assembly