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Download Solution PDFWhich among the following was the second capital of Kushanas in ancient India?
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Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is option 4 i.e., Mathura.
- The Kushan dynasty was administered from two capitals - Purushapura (Peshawar), and Mathura in northern India.
- In the 1st century CE, Kujula Kadphises (Kadphises - 1) founded the Kushan dynasty.
- The Kushans are considered to be one of the five branches of the Yuezhi tribe who lived in the Chinese frontier of Central Asia.
- Kanishka is considered as the greatest ruler of the Kushan dynasty. He was the son of Vima Kadphises.
- He captured Patliputra and took away the Buddhist monk Asvaghosha with him to Peshawar.
- Kanishka convened the fourth Buddhist Council at Kundalavana in Kashmir.
- The Gandhara School of Art flourished under him.
- The fourth Buddhist council was held in 72 AD at Kundalvana, Kashmir. It was presided over by Vasumitra, while Asvaghosa was his deputy. The council was held under the patronage of Kushan King Kanishka.
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