Kanishka I

Kanishka I was a prominent king of the Kushan Empire, which thrived in the 1st and 2nd centuries CE in what is now northern India, Pakistan, and Afghanistan. He is best known for promoting Buddhism and facilitating its spread across Central Asia and into China. His reign marked a period of cultural and economic prosperity, characterized by advancements in art and trade. Kanishka's contributions to the Silk Road trade routes helped connect East and West, and he is often depicted in statues and coins as a symbol of the rich cultural fusion of his time.