Question

Kushans defeated the Sakas and the Parthians and settled in the ____ region.
A. Gangetic plains.
B. Kashmir
C. Gujarat.
D. Gandhara.

Answer 1

Hint:Historical studies helps to study about the ancient periods of the world. It provides detailed information about rulers of Indian subcontinent . It was ruled by several before the advent of British. The Kushans Dynasty existed during the period of the first century. Let us discuss about him.

Complete answer:
In the early periods of human origin the human beings were mainly pastoralic in nature. They migrate from one region to another region . Some well established regions considered them as invaders. There were several Rulers during the ancient time.
Let us discuss the saka and Parthians dynasty. The Saka dynasty was a group of nomadic Iranian people. They inhabited the Northern and Eastern European regions. Parthians Empire was also known as Arsacid Empire. It was a major Iranian political power in ancient Iran.
The Kushans were one of the five branches of Yuezhi Tribes. They are Indo-European nomadic people of Tocharian origin. They were led by kanishka the Great. They were Bhuddhist and played an important role in the establishment of Buddhism in the Indian Subcontinent. They defeated the Sakas and Parthians and settled in the region of Gandhara. His Army used the karakoram pass for movement. They facilitate the spread of Mahayana Buddhism to China. The kushan Empire fragmented into semi-independent kingdoms after the third century.

Hence, the correct answer is option (D).

Note:The Kushans used Greek and Bacteria as their official language. They had contact with China and Rome. Their City was well developed and became the centre for trade between Roman Empire and Han China.