Around 2000 years ago ______ became the second capital of the Kushanas.

The correct answer is Mathura.Key Points

• The Kushanas were a Central Asian dynasty that ruled over a vast empire in South Asia from the 1st to the 3rd century CE.
• Mathura, located in present-day Uttar Pradesh, was an important center of trade, art, and religion during the Kushana period.
• It was also a strategic location for controlling the Gangetic plains and the trade routes to the northwest.
• The Kushanas made Mathura their second capital after Peshawar (in present-day Pakistan).
• They built several palaces, temples, and other structures in Mathura, which became a thriving urban center under their patronage.
• Some of the notable Kushana rulers who resided in Mathura were Kanishka, Huvishka, and Vasudeva.
• They were known for their patronage of Buddhism and other religions, as well as their military and diplomatic campaigns.

Additional Information

• Patliputra (present-day Patna) was the capital of several ancient Indian empires, including the Mauryas and the Guptas.
• It was an important political and cultural center in North India.
• Madurai, located in present-day Tamil Nadu, was a prominent city in South India, known for its rich history, art, and literature.
• Vaishali, located in present-day Bihar, was an ancient republic that played a significant role in the spread of Buddhism in India.