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The Kushans patronized the ___ form of Buddhism.

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Mahayana
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Kushans
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Yuchi
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Brahmagiri
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The correct option is A Mahayana
Kushan dynasty ruled over the northern part of the Indian subcontinent, Afghanistan, and possibly areas of Central Asia north of the Kashmir region. Its greatest ruler was Kanishka. They were great patrons of Mahayana Buddhism and played an important role in extending to China and other Asian countries through the Silk Road.

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