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Kushan Dynasty and Roman Trade in Post-Mauryan India
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The Kushana kings assured title of Devaputra Kushana Kanishka's predecessors also were assuming titles like Sarvaloka Isvara Mahisvara.
This shows that Kushana Kings-
1. assumed high sounding titles implying power and fame.
2. assumed divine Kingship.
Which of the above statements are correct?
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💡 Explanation:
The adoption of titles like 'Devaputra' (Son of God) by Kushana kings clearly indicates the assumption of divine kingship. The use of high-sounding titles was a common practice to assert authority, but the specific mention of 'Devaputra' is the primary indicator of divine status.