Multiple choice

Konica' s capital was at qurush pura ; which of the following places in his large kingdom had the atatus almost of second capital?

  1. Banaras

  2. Texila

  3. Sanchi

  4. Mathura

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Kanishka (c. 78-144 CE), the great Kushana ruler, established his capital at Purushapura (modern-day Peshawar). Mathura, however, served as his second capital and was a major center of art, culture, and administration. Excavations at Mathura reveal extensive Kushana presence, including inscriptions, sculptures, and architectural remains, confirming its near-capital status.