Question

Which one is/are correct with reference to Kaniska's conquests? A. Kaniska's first conquest was Kashmir
B. He waged war against the Saka
C. He conquered Kashger, Yarkand & Khotan
D. He killed Rudrasimha II
E. He fought against the confederacy of rulers of Vanga (Bengal)

• A. A, C, D Only
• B. A, B, C Only
• C. B, D, E Only
• D. C, D, E Only

Hint:

Kanishka's conquests: Kashmir, wars against the Sakas, and the Central Asian regions of Kashgar, Yarkand and Khotan.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Understanding the Question:

• We must pick the correct statements about Kanishka's conquests.

Step 2: Detailed Explanation:

• A is correct: Kashmir was Kanishka's first conquest.

• B is correct: he waged war against the Sakas (Western Kshatrapas).

• C is correct: he conquered Kashgar, Yarkand and Khotan in Central Asia.

• D (killing Rudrasimha II) and E (fighting a confederacy of Vanga rulers) are not supported as his conquests.

• The correct statements are A, B and C.

Step 3: Final Answer:
The correct option is (B) A, B, C Only.