Kanishka(100 – 150)

Kanishka the Great

Greatest Kushan emperor and patron of Mahayana Buddhism.

Kanishka

What you need to know

Empire spanned Central Asia and North India
Patron of Mahayana Buddhism
Associated with the Fourth Buddhist Council
Promoted Gandhara art

Events

Associated Places

Mathura
Mathura
Ancient sacred city, birthplace of Krishna and a Kushan art centre.

Dynasties

Kushan Dynasty
Kushan Dynasty
Central Asian dynasty that ruled a vast empire linking India to the Silk Road.

Timelines

Post-Mauryan India
Post-Mauryan India
Regional powers and flourishing trade between the Mauryas and Guptas.

Facts at a glance

Born: 1st century
Died: 150
Gender: MALE
Religion: BUDDHISM
Type: RULER

Significance · CONTINENTAL

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