Kanishka Stupa
The Kanishka casket was discovered in 1908–1909 during excavations in Shah-Ji-Ki-Dheri near Ganj Gate, Peshawar. It originally contained three bone fragments of Buddha, now housed in Mandalay, Burma.
- The original casket is in Peshawar Museum, with a copy at the British Museum.
- Inscribed in Kharoshthi, it was made by a Greek artist named Agesilas.
- The lid depicts Buddha on a lotus pedestal, worshipped by Brahma and Indra, with a frieze of flying geese.
- The body shows a Kushan monarch, possibly Kanishka, with Iranian sun and moon gods.
- Disputed attribution suggests it may belong to Kanishka’s successor, Huvishka, due to stylistic differences.
The Kanishka (127 CE – 150 CE)Who Broke Kanishka’s Head?
Kanishka (127–150 CE) was the most influential leader of the Kushan dynasty. He is considered the greatest Kushan king who was known for his military, political, and religious factors. Kanishka is known for expanding the great Kushan empire. His invasion and support of Buddhism played a significant role in spreading this particular religion to China, Central Asia, and Japan.
In this article, we are going to discuss the most powerful ruler of the Kushana dynasty in detail.
The Kanishka
Table of Content
- Overview on Kanishka
- Who was Kanishka?
- Kanishka Empire
- Kanishka’s Conquests
- Kanishka’s Coins
- Kanishka and Buddhism
- Kanishka Stupa
Contact Us