Kanishka II.
Kanishka II was a king of the Kushana . He was the successor of Vasudeva I and ruled around 220 AD for about 20 years. Known mainly from his coins, he seems to have ruled India primarily, while the west of the empire ( Bactria ) was likely lost to the Sassanids - although he may also have had success in defensive struggle. With him a new era probably began. His name appears in the nominative on his coins, while his predecessors there, following Greek custom, wrote their names in the genitive.
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predecessor | Office | successor |
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Vasudeva I. |
Ruler of Kushana approx. 220 |
Vasishka |
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SURNAME | Kanishka II. |
BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Cushan great king |
DATE OF BIRTH | 2nd century |
DATE OF DEATH | after 225 |