Q. Consider the following:

1. Kujula Kadphises
2. Wema Kadphises
3. Kanishka

Which of the following is the correct chronological order of these Kushana kings from earliest to latest?
Answer: 1 2 3
Notes: Kujula Kadphises was the first king of the great Yueh-chi and established authority over Afghanistan, marking the beginning of the Kushana dynasty. He was succeeded by his son Wema Kadphises, who expanded the territory into Punjab and was known for issuing gold and copper coins. The most renowned of the Kushana kings, Kanishka, succeeded Wema Kadphises and is celebrated for his contributions to Buddhism and the arts, further solidifying the Kushana influence in the region. Thus, the correct order is Kujula Kadphises, Wema Kadphises, Kanishka.