Kushan Empire

The Kushan Empire was a powerful ancient empire that emerged in the 1st century CE in Central Asia and extended into northern India. Founded by the Yuezhi nomadic tribes, the Kushans played a key role in connecting East and West through trade along the Silk Road. Under rulers like Kanishka the Great, the empire reached its peak, promoting Buddhism, art, and culture. The Kushans helped spread Greco-Buddhist art and were known for their religious tolerance, issuing coins and inscriptions in multiple languages. Their influence left a lasting mark on the history of South and Central Asia. Background - | Artist: Françoise Foliot | Credit: Private collection Wikimédia France, Parisinstitution QS:P195,somevalue,P3831,Q768717 | Creative Commons License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0