Kanishka

Glossary

Kanishka (b. n.d.; d. n.d.) was the third emperor of the Kushan Empire (first century CE to third century CE). The dates for his accession are unclear, falling within a period between c. 78 to 144 CE. His reign is characterised as the height of the dynasty’s rule, spanning a territory that included parts of present-day Uzbekistan, Afghanistan, Pakistan and northern India up to Benaras and Sanchi. Within Buddhist texts, he is cited as a notable patron of the religion.

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Kanishka%newline%Kanishka (b. n.d.; d. n.d.) was the third emperor of the Kushan Empire (first century CE to third century CE). The dates for his accession are unclear, falling within a period between c. 78 to 144 CE. His reign is characterised as the height of the dynasty’s rule, spanning a territory that included parts of present-day Uzbekistan, Afghanistan, Pakistan and northern India up to Benaras and Sanchi. Within Buddhist texts, he is cited as a notable patron of the religion.

Chicago	MAP Academy Encyclopedia of Art. “Kanishka”. Accessed April 27, 2024. https://mapacademy.io/glossary/kanishka/
MLA	“Kanishka.” MAP Academy Encyclopedia of Art. https://mapacademy.io/glossary/kanishka/. Accessed 27, April, 2024.
Harvard	MAP Academy Encyclopedia of Art. (2022) Kanishka. [Online]. Available at: https://mapacademy.io/glossary/kanishka/. (Accessed: 27, April, 2024)