1.Write a short note about Kushans.

The powerful empire which was established in India after the decline of the Mauryans were the Kushans. The Kushans were the people who belonged to the Yueh-chi tribe. During the 1^st century AD Kadphises I established the kingdom of Kushana in the North West part of India.

2.Who was Kanishka?

After the death of Kadphises II, Kanishka (AD 78 - 101) captured the throne. He was considered as the most powerful king of Kushans. He marched to pataliputra and subdued Saka Satraps. He fought with the Chinese twice. He was defeated by the Chinese commander-in-chief Panchao in the first expedition. In the second war, he won and annexed  Kashgar, Yarqand, Khotan and the parts of central Asia with his Empire. He created a new capital called Purushapuram.

3.What do you mean by Gandhara art?

The Gandhara art which combined the Indo-Greek style made new statues of Buddha and Bodhisatvas.

4.Why Kanishka was called Asoka II ?

Kanishka was called Asoka II because of the involvement and the steps he took for the spread of Buddhism.

5.Why Gupta's period is known as the 'Golden Age' of India?

The famous astrologer and mathematician, Aryabhatta, Varahamihira, the famous physicians Saragar, Susurudar and Dhanvantari belonged to the Gupta age. The iron pillar at Mehrauli which is 1500 years old is a specimen of the art of metallurgy that flourished during the Gupta age. So the Gupta period was considered the Golden age.