Kanishka II

Kanishka II
Kushan emperor

Coin with a depiction of Kanishka II.
Reign 200–222 CE
Predecessor Vasudeva I
Successor Vasishka
Coin of Kanishka II.
Kanishka II with Ardoksho.

Kanishka II 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. It is likely he lost part of his empire to the Kushano-Sassanians.

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Preceded by
Vasudeva I
Kushan Ruler Succeeded by
Vasishka


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