Vasudeva II

AncientEmperorKushan Empire270 — 310

Penultimate Kushan emperor.

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Quick Facts

Born

270

Died

310

Country

Kushan Empire

Era

Ancient

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)50

Political (20%)29

Influence (20%)43

Legacy (20%)35

Leadership (15%)42

Strategy (15%)41

Total Score39.3

Vasudeva II — Complete Timeline

275 AD

Reign as Penultimate Kushan EmperorPolitical Action

Vasudeva II ruled over the rapidly shrinking Kushan Empire, likely controlling only the Mathura region and parts of the Punjab. His reign was marked by continued pressure from the Sassanians and the rise of local Indian dynasties like the Nagas.

Kushan EmpireDeclineTerritorial Loss

destructive

280 AD

Issuance of Coins with Shiva and BullCultural

Vasudeva II continued the tradition of issuing coins depicting Shiva and the bull Nandi. These coins are of lower quality than earlier issues, but they show the persistence of Shaivite iconography in the Kushan realm.

CoinageShaivismMathura