GK
INDIAN HISTORY
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Ashok
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Fahien
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Kanishka
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Harshwardhan
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Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is Kanishka. King Kanishka started the Silk route for Indians. The great silk route to the Indians was opened by Kanishka. Silk Route was established during the reign of the Han Dynasty of China.
Detailed explanation-2: -During the Kushana rule, a branch of the silk route extended from central Asia to the sea ports at the mouth of the Indus river. Silk was shipped towards west to Rome from these ports. The Kushanas were one of the earliest rulers to issue gold coins. These gold coins were used by the traders along the silk route.
Detailed explanation-3: -Marco Polo is arguably the most famous Western traveler to have journeyed on the Silk Road. As a young merchant, he began his journey to China in 1271 and his travels lasted for 24 years.