59 ⟶ Kanishka I Ascends to the Throne of the Kushan Empire

Kanishka I, Indian ruler of the Kushan Empire (d. 150)
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👑 Foundation of the Kushan Empire

The Kushan Empire is founded (approximate date).⟶
Foundation of the Kushan Empire (30)
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👑 Kujula Kadphises Unites Yuezhi, Forms Kushan Empire

The Yuezhi tribes are united under the Kushan leader Kujula Kadphises, thus creating the Kushan Empire in Afghanistan and northern India. (approximate date⟶
Kujula Kadphises Unites Yuezhi, Forms Kushan Empire (50)
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AfghanistanAfghanistanIndiaIndiaPakistanPakistan

👑 Kanishka I Ascends to the Throne of the Kushan Empire

Kanishka I, Indian ruler of the Kushan Empire (d. 150)⟶
Kanishka I Ascends to the Throne of the Kushan Empire (59)
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👑 Kujula Kadphises Begins Reign as Kushan Emperor

Kujula Kadphises, Kushan emperor⟶
Kujula Kadphises Begins Reign as Kushan Emperor (59)
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AfghanistanAfghanistanPakistanPakistanIndiaIndiaTajikistanTajikistanUzbekistanUzbekistanTurkmenistanTurkmenistan

👑 Kujula Kadphises, Kushan Prince, Emerges

Kujula Kadphises, Kushan prince (approximate date)⟶
Kujula Kadphises, Kushan Prince, Emerges (89)
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👑 Huvishka Becomes Kushan Ruler

– 180: Huvishka, Kushan ruler.⟶
Huvishka Becomes Kushan Ruler (140)
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