Shaka of Kushan

AncientEmperorKushan Empire310 — 350

Last known Kushan ruler, reduced to Mathura region.

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Quick Facts

Born

310

Died

350

Country

Kushan Empire

Era

Ancient

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)23

Political (20%)32

Influence (20%)43

Legacy (20%)33

Leadership (15%)39

Strategy (15%)40

Total Score36.0

Shaka of Kushan — Complete Timeline

320 AD

Last Known Kushan RulerPolitical Action◆ Major

Shaka of Kushan is considered the last known ruler of the Kushan Empire, reigning from the Mathura region. His rule was limited to a small territory, and the empire effectively dissolved after his reign, with local powers and the Gupta Empire filling the vacuum.

Kushan EmpireEnd of EmpireMathura

Impact: regionaldestructive

330 AD

Issuance of Final Kushan CoinageCultural

Shaka issued the last known Kushan coins, which are crude in style and low in gold content. These coins mark the final phase of Kushan minting and are found only in the Mathura area, indicating the empire's reduced state.

CoinageDeclineMathura

destructive