Question

why is kanishka famous in indian history

Answer 1

Kanishka the great was the emperor of the mishandled dynasty in the second century 127_150 .he is famous for his military political and spiritual achievements. his conquest and patronage of Buddhism played an important role from gandhara across the karakoram range to China.

Answer 2

Answer:

Kanishka is regarded as the greatest Kushana king as well as an important king of ancient India.

• Vima Kadphises is his father.
• He was known as an art and architectural patron.
• He also promoted Mahayana Buddhism, and he was significantly responsible for spreading it throughout China.

Explanation:

Kanishka is a member of the Kushan dynasty.

• Peshwar, previously known as Purushpura, was his principal capital.
• Sanskrit literature began to emerge during his reign, and the fourth Buddhist council was held in Sanskrit. At kunadlvana in Kashmir, Kanishka assembled the fourth Buddhist council.
• Three schools of art flourished during this time: the Gandhara School in northwest India, the Anarvati School in Andhra Pradesh, and the Mathura School in the Ganges Valley.
• He was tolerant in his religious beliefs, yet he favored Buddhism.
• Between India and China, as well as the Roman Empire, trade flourished.
• Indian, Greek, and Zoroastrian deities appear on his coinage.
• The Kushans controlled a substantial portion of the silk road, which allowed Buddhism to spread throughout China.
• Buddhism flourished in Korea and Japan during this historical period.