The convocation of an assembly
at Kannauj was one of the most significant
events of the reign of Harsha. The purpose of
this assembly was to simplify the doctrines of
Mahayanism. This assembly was con vened in
643 A.D. It was attended by kings of eighteen
countries, 3000 Brahmanas and Jains, 3000
Buddhist monks of Mahayana and Hinayana
sects and 1000 Buddhist monks of Nalanda
Vihara. The famous Chinese traveler, Hiuen
Tsang was also present and presided the
assembly.