SSC Selection Post 2024 PYQ — Question 50

The correct answer is option 4 I.e. Kujula Kadphises.

The founder of the Kushana dynasty was Kujula Kadphises. He united the Yuezhi tribes in the Bactrian region (present-day Afghanistan and Central Asia) around the 1st century CE. After consolidating power, he established the Kushana dynasty, laying the foundation for its later expansion into northern India. Kujula Kadphises adopted many local customs, issued bilingual coins in Greek and Kharosthi, and maintained diplomatic and trade relations with the Roman and Chinese empires. His leadership marked the beginning of a powerful dynasty that would later flourish under rulers like Kanishka, known for promoting Buddhism and fostering cultural and commercial exchanges.