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Multiple choice history the post- mauryan india trade between tamizhagam and rome kushans, sakas and hunas post mauryan india

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?

  1. 1 only

  2. 2 only

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
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.

Multiple choice history the post- mauryan india trade between tamizhagam and rome kushans, sakas and hunas post mauryan india

During Kanishka's reign the _____ Era was started.

  1. Vikrama

  2. Kollam

  3. Saka

  4. Hijira
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Saka era was started by King Kanishka of Kushan empire. Kanishka was the greatest king of the Kushan dynasty that ruled over the northern part of the Indian subcontinent, Afghanistan, and possibly areas of Central Asia north of the Kashmir region. The Śaka era (AD 78), now used throughout India, is the most important of all. It has been used not only in many Indian inscriptions but also in ancient Sanskrit inscriptions in Indochina and Indonesia. 

Multiple choice history the post- mauryan india trade between tamizhagam and rome kushans, sakas and hunas post mauryan india

The founder of the Kushan dynasty was _____.

  1. Kujula kadphises

  2. Vima kadphises

  3. Kanishka

  4. Vasudeva
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The founder of the Kushan dynasty was Kujala Kadphises. He was the first Yueh Chi chief who crossed the Hindukush Mountains and laid down the foundation of the Kushana Empire. His successor was Vima Kadphises who conquered a large part of north India. The coins of Kadphises show that his authority extended up to Banaras and also till Indus basin. 

Multiple choice history the post- mauryan india trade between tamizhagam and rome kushans, sakas and hunas post mauryan india

Kushans defeated the Sakas and the Parthians and settled in the ________ region.

  1. Gangetic plains

  2. Kashmir

  3. Gujarat

  4. Gandhara
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Kushanas were originally from Central Asia. They first came to Bacteria, displaced Sakas and then occupied the Gandhara region. They were great patrons of Gandhara art of sculpture.

Multiple choice history the post- mauryan india trade between tamizhagam and rome kushans, sakas and hunas post mauryan india

The fourth Buddhist council was held under the leadership of Kanishka at ______.

  1. Kashmir

  2. Mathura

  3. Gandhara

  4. Purushapura
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The fourth Buddhist Council was held under the patronage of Kanishka in Kashmir in 72 AD. It was conducted to systematize the Sarvastivadin Abhidharma texts, which were translated from earlier Prakrit vernacular languages into the classical language of Sanskrit. This council distinctly divided the Buddhism into 2 sects Mahayana and Hinayana.

Multiple choice history the post- mauryan india external invasions and assimilation the kushanas kushans, sakas and hunas

The Kushans patronized the ___ form of Buddhism.

  1. Mahayana

  2. Kushans

  3. Yuchi

  4. Brahmagiri
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Kushan dynasty ruled over the northern part of the Indian subcontinent, Afghanistan, and possibly areas of Central Asia north of the Kashmir region. Its greatest ruler was Kanishka. They were great patrons of Mahayana Buddhism and played an important role in extending to China and other Asian countries through the Silk Road.