About Kanishka II
Lived 200 – 299. Kanishka II was a monarch.
Kanishka II (Brahmi: 𑀓𑀸𑀡𑀺𑀱𑁆𑀓; ) was one of the emperors of the Kushan Empire from around 232-247 CE. He succeeded Vasudeva I who is considered to be the last great Kushan emperor. In his inscriptions at Naqsh-e Rostam Shapur now claimed that he controlled the realm of the Kushans (Kūšān šahr) "up to Pašakibur (i.e. Purushapura)" (Peshawar), suggesting that he may have expanding even beyond the Hindu-Kush at the expense of the Kushans.
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Who was Kanishka II?
Kushan ruler from 232 to 247
When was Kanishka II born?
Kanishka II was born in 200.
When did Kanishka II die?
Kanishka II died in 299.
What was Kanishka II's occupation?
Kanishka II was a monarch.
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