INDIAN HISTORY

HISTORY

ANCIENT INDIA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Of the following Kushan Kings who assumed the title “the Lord of the Whole World"?
A
Kadphises I
B
Kadphises II
C
Kanishka
D
Huvishka
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Vima Kadphises also was known as Kadphises II, was the son of Kujula Kadphises who was the founder of Kushan dynasty. Vima adopted the title of ‘Lord of the Whole World’ in his issued Gold coins.

Detailed explanation-2: -Vima Kadphises (Kushan language: ) was a Kushan emperor from around AD 95–127, the son of Sadashkana and the grandson of Kujula Kadphises, and the father of Kanishka I, as detailed by the Rabatak inscription. Vima Kadphises added to the Kushan territory by his conquests in Bactria.

Detailed explanation-3: -Kushan Empire-Origin, Achievements & Kanishka’s Rule [NCERT Ancient Indian History Notes For UPSC] Kushans or Kuei-Shang were one of the five Great Yueh-chi (tribes) principalities. In the 1st century CE, Kujula Kadphises (Kadphises I) brought together these five principalities and founded the Kushan Empire.

Detailed explanation-4: -The founder of the kushan dynasty was Kujula kadphises. The first Yuezhi chief to establish the base of the Kushan Empire in India was Kujula Kadphises. His dominance over Kabul, Kandahar and Afghanistan was built. Vima Taktu, his son who extended the empire into northwest India, succeeded him.

Detailed explanation-5: -Vima Kadphises, was a Kushan emperor from approximately 90–100 CE.

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