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History • Ancient IndiaHard

Which of the following Kushana rulers is known for issuing coins bearing images of diverse Indian, Iranian, and Greek deities, alongside adopting the title 'Devaputra'?

A. Kujula Kadphises
B. Vima Kadphises
C. Kanishka I✓ Correct Answer
D. Huvishka

💡 Solution & Explanation

Kanishka I was a prominent Kushana monarch renowned for issuing coins featuring an eclectic mix of Greek, Iranian, and Indian deities alongside his imperial title Devaputra. This religious syncretism illustrates the cultural synthesis prevalent along the trade routes of the Kushana empire.

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