Question

Read the following statements:

1. The Kushanas issued a large number of gold coins

2. They also issued copper coins

1. Both statements are true
2. Both statements are wrong
3. 1 is true, but 2 is false
4. 1 is false, but 2 is true

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : Both statements are true

The correct answer is Both statements are true.

• The Kushanas were a branch of the Yuchi tribe, whose original home was central Asia. They first came to Bactria displacing the Sakas.
• The founder of the Kushana dynasty was Kujula Kadphises or Kadphises I.
• He occupied the Kabul valley and issued coins in his name.
• His son Wima Kadphises or Kadphises II conquered the whole of northwestern  India as far as Mathura. He issued gold coins with high-sounding titles like the ‘Lord of the Whole World’.
• They also issued copper coins.
• Kanishka was the most important ruler of the Kushana dynasty.
• He was the founder of the Saka era which starts in 78 A.D.