Question

Consider the following statements about the Kushan rulers:

1. They spread Mahayana Buddhism to Central Asia and China
2. They were influenced by Greco - Roman traditions

Which of the above statements is / are correct?

• A. 1 only
• B. 2 only
• C. Both 1 and 2
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is C Both 1 and 2

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Kushan rulers especially Kanishka was the great patron of the Mahayana Buddhism and spread it to Central Asia and China. During this period, Indian craftsmen came into contact with the Central Asians, Greeks and Romans which led to the development of the Gandhara School of Art.