What were the two major centres of power of Kushans?

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Mathura and Peshawar

Mathura and Harappa

Mathura and Ujjain

Mathura and Taxila

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The two major centres of power of the Kushans were Mathura and Peshawar. Around 2000 years ago, Kushans ruled over Central Asia and North-West India. It is also believed that they had the most prominent control over the ancient silk route, and Mathura and Taxila were major centres of power, but Talix also fell under their kingdom. Kushans were also considered very instrumental in spreading Buddhism. Kanishka was the greatest king of the Kushan dynasty, and Kushans became very
famous through trade. Kushan reached different heights during the ruling of Kanishka and became very successful also. They were also instrumental in setting up Gandha and Mathura schools of arts.

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