Question

What is true about the Kushanas?
(A) The Kushanas used high-sounding titles such as devaputras.
(B) Religious donations by people for the well-being of the kings.
(C) Institution of devakulas, which involved the housing of statues of dead rulers.
(D) Only Buddhism and Jainism thrived under Kushanas in North India.

• A. (A), (B), and (D) only.
• B. (A), (B), and (C) only.
• C. (A), (C), and (D) only.
• D. (B), (C), and (D) only.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

- (A) True: Kushanas adopted lofty titles such as devaputras ('sons of gods').
- (B) True: Religious donations for royal well-being were a common Kushana practice.
- (C) True: Devakulas, housing statues of deceased rulers, were a significant aspect of Kushana rule.
- (D) False: While Buddhism and Jainism thrived, other religions, including local cults and Vedic traditions, also coexisted under the Kushanas.
Therefore, (A), (B), and (C) are the correct statements.