What does the presence of multiple deities on Kanishka's coins signify?

It reflects the cultural and religious pluralism of the Kushan Empire, which sat at the crossroads of the Silk Road.

Ancient Numismatics and Religion

UPSC Archival Analysis

Q: Buddha is depicted on the coins of:

Buddha is famously depicted on the coins of the Kushan Emperor Kanishka. He minted gold and copper coins featuring the Buddha in various poses, labeled with Greek scripts.

Exam Year

2010

Evidence Source

Link

ID: ART_MIS_2010_44 Ref: Themes in Indian History - Part I