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Kanishka (Kushan language: Κανηϸκι, Middle Chinese: 迦腻色伽) was a king of the Kushan Empire in Central Asia, ruling an empire extending from Bactria to large parts of India in the 2nd century of the common era, famous for his military, political, and spiritual achievements. His main capital was at Peshawar (Purushpura) in northwestern Pakistan, with regional capitals at the location of the modern... Read enhanced Wikipedia article

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Hinduism in Punjab Peshawar(Purushapur) , North West Frontier Province: Capital of Kanishka, the Kushan ruler and the site of the tallest stupa in Jambudvipa.

North-West Frontier Province Kanishka, a prominent Kushan ruler was one of the prominent Buddhist kings.

Middle kingdoms of India Kanishka, who reigned for two decades starting around 78 AD, was the most noteworthy Kushan ruler.

Loya jirga From the time of the great Kushan ruler Kanishka to the 1970s there were sixteen national loya jirgas and hundreds of smaller ones.The institution, which is centuries old, is a similar idea to the Islamic "shura", or consultative assembly.

Hindu and Buddhist heritage of Pakistan Peshawar(Purushapur), North West Frontier Province: Capital of Kanishka, the Kushan ruler and the site of the tallest stupa in Jambudvipa.

Hindu and Buddhist heritage of Pakistan Kanishka, a prominent Kushan ruler was one of the prominent Buddhist kings.

Agre The Agra claims descent from Hagamasha, a satrap of Mathura appointed by the Kushan ruler Kanishka.

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Kushan Empire Upon his accession, Kanishka ruled a huge territory (virtually all of northern India), south to Ujjain and Kundina and east beyond Pataliputra, according to the Rabatak inscription: "In the year one, it has been proclaimed unto India, unto the whole realm of the governing class, including Koonadeano (Kaundinya< Kundina) and the city of Ozeno (Ozene, Ujjain) and the city of Zageda (Saketa) and the city of Kozambo (Kausambi) and the city of Palabotro (Pataliputra) and so long unto (i.e. as far as) the city of Ziri-tambo (Sri-Champa)."

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List of Buddhists Kanishka, ruler of the Kushan Empire

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India–Iran relations Kanishka patronized the Gandhara school of Greco-Buddhist art, which introduced Greek and Persian elements into Buddhist iconography.

Iran-India relations Kanishka patronized the Gandhara school of Greco-Buddhist art, which introduced Greek and Persian elements into Buddhist iconography.

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Pre-Islamic period of Afghanistan Kanishka was a patron of religion and the arts.

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Pre-Islamic period of Afghanistan Kanishka was a patron of religion and the arts.

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Gandhara Kanishka was a great patron of the Buddhist faith; Buddhism spread to Central Asia and the Far East across Bactria and Sogdia, where his empire met the Han Empire of China.

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History of Pakistan Kanishka convened a great Buddhist council in Kashmir, marking the start of the pantheistic Mahayana Buddhism and its scission with Nikaya Buddhism.

Lokaksema He was born in Gandhara at a time when Buddhism was actively sponsored by the Kushan king Kanishka, who convened the Fourth Buddhist Council.

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History of Pakistan Kanishka convened a great Buddhist council in Kashmir, marking the start of the pantheistic Mahayana Buddhism and its scission with Nikaya Buddhism.

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Lokaksema He was born in Gandhara at a time when Buddhism was actively sponsored by the Kushan king Kanishka, who convened the Fourth Buddhist Council.

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History of Pakistan Kanishka convened a great Buddhist council in Kashmir, marking the start of the pantheistic Mahayana Buddhism and its scission with Nikaya Buddhism.

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    Kanishka

    Kanishka (Kushan language: Κανηϸκι, Middle Chinese: 迦腻色伽) was a king of the Kushan Empire in Central Asia, ruling an empire extending from Bactria to large parts of India in the 2nd century of the common era, famous for his military, political, and spiritual achievements.
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    Kanishka casket

    The Kanishka casket or "Kanishka reliquary", is a Buddhist reliquary made in gilted copper, and dated to the first year of the reign of the Kushan emperor Kanishka, in 127 CE.
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    Kanishka stupa

    The Kanishka stupa was a monumental stupa established by the Kushan king Kanishka during the 2nd century CE in today's Shah-ji-Dheri on the outskirts of Peshawar, Pakistan.
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    Kanishka II

    Kanishka II was one of the emperors of the Kushan Empire from around 200-222 CE. He succeeded Vasudeva I who is considered to be the last great Kushan emperor.
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    Kanishka Chaugai

    Kanishka Chaugai (born 24 January 1986) is a Nepalese cricketer. A right-handed batsman and right-arm medium pace bowler, he has played for the Nepal national cricket team since 2004.
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    Kanishka III

    Kanishka III was a Kushan emperor between 180 AD and 210 AD. He is believed to have succeeded Vasudeva I and succeeded by Vasudeva II.
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    Kushan Empire

    Vāsishka was a Kushan emperor, who seems to have a short reign following Kanishka.
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    Air India Flight 182

    The Air India Boeing 747-237B "Emperor Kanishka" (registered VT-EFO) flew on a Montréal-Mirabel International Airport – Heathrow Airport, London – Palam International Airport, Delhi – Sahar International Airport, Bombay – air route.
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    Rabatak inscription

    The inscription relates to the rule of the Kushan emperor Kanishka, and gives remarkable clues on the genealogy of the Kushan dynasty.
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    Peshawar

    Shah Ji Ki Dheri - The site of Kanishka's famous Buddhist monastery.

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