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Who founded the Kushan dynasty?

Who founded the Kushan dynasty? Correct Answer Kujula Kadphises

The correct answer is Kujula Kadphises.

  • Kujula Kadphises founded the Kushan dynasty.

Key Points

  • The Kushanas:
    • The first Kushana dynasty was founded by Kujula Kadphises.
    • Vima Kadphises issued gold coins in India.
    • Kanishka founded the second Kushana dynasty.
    • Their capitals were at Peshawar and Mathura.
    • The most famous Kushana ruler was Kanishka, he was also known as ‘Second Ashoka’.
    • He started an era in 78 AD which is now known as the Saka Era and is used by the Government of India.
    • Kanishka was a great patron of Mahayana Buddhism.
    • During his reign, the 4th Buddhist Council was held in Kundalavana, Kashmir where the doctrines of the Mahayana form of Buddhism were finalized.
    • The last great Kushana ruler was Vasudeva I.
    • The Kushanas were the first rulers in India to issue gold coins on a wide scale.

Additional Information

  • Ashoka was the greatest Mauryan ruler.
  • Chandragupta Maurya founded the Mauryan Dynasty.
  • Harshavardhana was a member of the Vardhana dynasty.

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