Which of the following statements are NOT true about the Kushan dynasty?

Which of the following statements are NOT true about the Kushan dynasty? Correct Answer <span id="docs-internal-guid-2e719416-7fff-ea5e-b37d-acc776986aaf"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The Kushan dynasty ruled during the period of 185BC to 73BC</span></span>

The correct answer is 4 i.e. The Kushan dynasty ruled during the period of 185BC to 73BC.

Explanation:

  • The Kushans replaced the Greeks and Parthians.
  • They were nomadic people from the steppes of North-Central Asia.
  • Their empire included a good part of Central Asia, a portion of Iran, a portion of Afghanistan, almost the whole of Pakistan and North India.
  • The first Kushan dynasty was formed by Kujala kad-phises. Wima kadphises( the 2nd ruler) issued gold coins in India.
  • Kanishka founded the 2nd Kushan dynasty.

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