The Kushan Empire


 
 
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The Kushan Empire

Kushan Empire (2nd century BC - 3rd century AD):

The Kushans originated from the Turkistan region of China. They moved towards Afghanistan in the 1st century AD and after displacing the Indo-Greeks, the Parthians and the Sakas, they established themielves in Taxila and Poshawar. A number of foreigners came to India in successive waves of migrations between 200 BC and AD 100. These people settled down in different parts of India. They brought with them their own distinct cultural flavor, which, after mixing with the local cultures, enriched the cultural ethics of India.

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The Gandhara style of sculpture during the Kushan period is a mixture of which of the following ?

Right Option : D
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Question : 2

A number of foreigners came to India in successive waves of migrations between ____________

Right Option : B
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Question : 3

Charaka was the Chief doctor/physician of whom?

Right Option : D
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