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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)
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
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The correct answer is
A, B, C Only
Kaniska's Conquests: Key Historical Facts
This section analyzes the statements regarding Kaniska's conquests to identify the correct ones based on historical evidence.
Analysis of Statements
- A. Kaniska's first conquest was Kashmir: Historical evidence suggests Kashmir was an early and strategically important territory consolidated under Kaniska's rule during the expansion of the Kushan Empire.
- B. He waged war against the Saka: The Kushan Empire's rise involved conflicts and eventual assimilation of Indo-Scythian (Saka) territories in Northwest India. Kaniska was involved in asserting Kushan dominance over these regions.
- C. He conquered Kashger, Yarkand & Khotan: Kaniska's military campaigns extended into Central Asia. Control over key Tarim Basin cities like Kashgar, Yarkand, and Khotan was part of the Kushan Empire's influence.
- D. He killed Rudrasimha II: This statement is historically inaccurate. Rudrasimha II was a ruler of the Western Satraps who reigned much later than Kaniska. Their periods of rule do not overlap in a way that would support this claim.
- E. He fought against the confederacy of rulers of Vanga (Bengal): There is limited historical evidence supporting major military engagements by Kaniska against rulers in the Vanga region (present-day Bengal). His primary focus was on Northwest India and Central Asia.
Conclusion on Kaniska's Conquests
Based on the historical analysis, statements A, B, and C are considered correct regarding Kaniska's conquests and the extent of his empire.
Statements D and E are not historically supported.
Therefore, the correct combination of statements is A, B, and C.
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