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Rulers of which of the following dynasties bore the title Devaputra?
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Kushana
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Sunga
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Maurya
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Saka-Kshatrapa
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Explanation: Kanishka was the greatest of Kushan kings. He minted gold and copper coins with figures of Greek and Indian deities engraved on them. He assumed the title of Kaiser and Devaputra by imitating the emperors of Rome and China.
Detailed explanation-2: -Many Kushana rulers adopted the title ‘Devaputra’ or ‘Son of God’.
Detailed explanation-3: -Kujula Kadphises was the first Yuezhi chief to lay the foundation of the Kushana Empire in India. He established his supremacy over Kabul, Kandahar and Afghanistan. He was succeeded by his son Vima Taktu or Sadashkana (AD 80-AD 95) who expanded the empire into northwest India.
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