Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R). In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.
Assertion (A):The Gupta period saw the ascendancy of Hinduism, especially Bhagavatism or Vaishnavism.
Reason (R):Fa-Hian gives the impression that Buddhism was flourishing during this period; four Buddha images were added at the four entrances of the great stupa of Sanchi, and Nalanda also became a centre of Buddhist education during this period.
ABoth A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A
BBoth A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation of A
CA is correct but R is not correct
DA is not correct but R is correct
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