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AbstractThe Kushans, originating out of the Central Asian nomadic Yuezhi group, established a mighty empire during the early centuriesce, thanks to formidable rulers like Kujula Kadphises, V'ima Kadphises, Kanishka I, Huvishka, and Vasudeva. Known primarily from Chinese texts, inscriptions, and coins, the Kushan Empire at its zenith had its stronghold in Bactria and embraced major areas of Afghanistan, Pakistan, extensive areas of the north Indian plains, and regions of the southern Silk Road. The Kushan Empire collapsed around the mid‐3rd centuryce.
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AbstractThe Kushans, originating out of the Central Asian nomadic Yuezhi group, established a mighty empire during the early centuriesce, thanks to formidable rulers like Kujula Kadphises, V'ima Kadphises, Kanishka I, Huvishka, and Vasudeva.
Known primarily from Chinese texts, inscriptions, and coins, the Kushan Empire at its zenith had its stronghold in Bactria and embraced major areas of Afghanistan, Pakistan, extensive areas of the north Indian plains, and regions of the southern Silk Road.
The Kushan Empire collapsed around the mid‐3rd centuryce.
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