PREVIOUSLY ASKED IN:
WBCS Preliminary 2023
Answer
Purushpur
Explanation
The primary capital of the Kushan king Kanishka was Purushpur (modern-day Peshawar). Mathura served as the second capital of his empire.
Key Points
- Purushpur is located in the present-day Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan.
- Kanishka started the Shaka Era in 78 AD.
- He patronized the Fourth Buddhist Council.
Additional Information
- Gandhara art flourished during his reign.
- Ashvaghosha and Charaka were prominent figures in his court.