INDIAN HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Kanishka was the most powerful ruler of the Kushan Empire. His conquests and patronage of Buddhism played an important role in the development of the Silk Road, and the transmission of Mahayana Buddhism from Gandhara across the Karakoram range to China.

Detailed explanation-2: -Kaniska, also spelled Kanishka, Chinese Chia-ni-se-chia, (flourished 1st century ce), 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.

Detailed explanation-3: -There Kanishka adopted Buddhism and was its zealous patron. He founded a number of monasteries, erected many Stupas and Buddhist temples, and encouraged the missionary activities of Buddhist monks. It was under his rule that Buddhism began to spread widely in Central Asia and China.

Detailed explanation-4: -In Buddhist tradition Kanishka is regarded as of utmost importance, as he not only believed in Buddhism but also encouraged its teachings as well. As a proof of it, he administered the 4th Buddhist Council in Kashmir as the head of the council. It was presided by Vasumitra and Ashwaghosha.

Detailed explanation-5: -Kanishka was the greatest king of the Kushana dynasty. He ruled from 78 A.D. to 102 A.D. His empire extended upto Bihar and included areas of Central India, Gujarat, Sind, Punjab, Afghanistan and Bactria.