India, Nations in the Northwest of the Indian Subcontinent and China — History STD 11 Commerce / Arts — Question
Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 11 Commerce / ArtsHistoryIndia, Nations in the Northwest of the Indian Subcontinent and China2 Marks
Question
Write in detail about Kushana Period.
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Answer
In the Kushana period, Buddhism reached China by this trade route. Some of the coins of emperor Kanishka carry the image of Gautama Buddha. It also has a legend that reads, ‘Boddo’.
This is the oldest representation of Gautama Buddha in an image form on a coin.
The Chinese monks like Fa-Hien, Yuan Chwang, who travelled through India have described the Buddhist viharas and stupas in India.
There are numerous remains of viharas and stupas in Afghanistan.
Among them, a place called ‘Shahji-ki-Dheri’ near Peshawar in Pakistan was excavated.
The importance of the stupa discovered at this place is underlined by the fact that it was built during Kanishka’s period.
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