Question

What was the year of accession of Kanishka to the throne?
A) 108 AD
B) 58 AD
C) 128 AD
D) 78 AD

Answer 1

Hint: The Kushan empire was formed by the Yuezhi, in the first century, it spread to Afghanistan and northwest Indian subcontinent. They migrated from china. Kanishka is a part of the Kushan dynasty.

Complete answer:
Kanishka was the founder of the Kushan Dynasty, the empire extended to Pataliputra on the Gangetic plain.Kanishka was born in Peshawar and ascended the Kushan throne in 78 AD.One of the capitals of his empire was in Kapisa ( Ancient City) and another major capital in Gandhara. ( Ancient City)
His coins bear legends in Greek language.
His empire was extended to vast regions with war, his imperial goal was to control the land silk road which connected East and West and sea routes between South Asia and Rome which were used in the second century BCE.
Kanishka not only had faith in Buddhism but also propagated its teachings. He ordered the construction of Kanishka Stupa at Peshawar ( Now in Pakistan) and organized a Buddhist council.
Hence, the correct option is, ‘D)78 AD’.

Note: Kushanas were Indianised in terms of culture , religion and ideas but were originally foreign invaders. The reign of the Kushanas, trade flourished between India and China and Rome.