UPSC History The Mourya Empire Question Bank Maurya Period

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    Who was the founder of Kushan dynasty?

    A)  Vim Kadphises

    B)  Kujula Kadphises

    C)  Huvishka

    D)  Kanishka

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    Kujula Kadphises (30-80 AD) established the Kushan dynasty in 78 AD by taking advantage of disunion in existing dynasty of Pahalava (Parthian) and Scytho- Parthians. Vim Kadphises was the successor of Kadphises. Huviska was also Kushan emperor during 140-180 CE. Kanishka was the descendants of Kadphishes and ruled there during 127-150 CE.


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