What was Kanishka's main capital?
Mathura
Puruṣapura
Tripuri
Pataliputra
Answer
Puruṣapura, the present-day Peshawar in Pakistan, served as the primary capital of the Kushan emperor Kanishka. This strategic location facilitated control over the Silk Road trade routes and allowed Kanishka to expand his empire across Central and South Asia. Puruṣapura flourished as a major cultural and economic hub during his reign, attracting scholars, merchants, and pilgrims from various regions.
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