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An Estimate of Kanishka: One of the Greatest Monarchs of Ancient India

History has recognized Kanishka as one of the greatest monarchs of ancient India. As a conqueror, an empire-builder, a patron of Buddhism, and a promoter of culture, Kanishka played an important role to earn that distinction. Though of foreign origin, Kanishka became an Indian in very sense of the term. Even though he ruled over vast territories outside India, he [...]

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Short Biography of Kanishka Kadphises

Kadphises II was succeeded by Kanishka in 78 A.D. as the third king of the Kushana dynasty. He was the greatest of the Kushana Emperors of India. His exact relation with Kadphises II is not known. But his immediate succession to the throne after him proves that he was the next in line to rule over the empire. With the [...]

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