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Kanishka II
Kushan emperor
Coin with a depiction of Kanishka II.
Reign200–222 CE
PredecessorVasudeva I
SuccessorVasishka

Kanishka II (Brahmi: Kā-ṇi-ṣka) was one of the emperors of the Kushan Empire from around 225–245 CE. He succeeded Vasudeva I who is considered to be the last great Kushan emperor.[1]

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