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Which of the following Kushan rulers issued gold coins bearing images of diverse deities including Greek, Iranian, and Indian gods, reflecting religious syncretism?
A. Kujula Kadphises
B. Vima Kadphises
C. Kanishka I
D. Huvishka✓ Correct Answer
💡 Solution & Explanation
Huvishka issued an exceptional collection of gold coins featuring a remarkably eclectic pantheon representing Greek, Iranian, and Indian religious traditions, showcasing Kushan syncretism. Earlier rulers like Kujula Kadphises minted coins with more limited iconographic representations. Numismatic evidence from the Kushan period is a standard area tested in ancient Indian history.
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