Kanishka

the fourth and greatest Kushan emperor (127–150)
Person human Q312544
Kanishka
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Kanishka

Summary

Kanishka is a human[1]. He was born in Peshawar[2]. He was born on January 1, 78[3]. He passed away in Peshawar[4]. He died on January 1, 144[5]. He worked as a monarch[6]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,142 views/month, #6,877 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Peshawar[2], Kanishka…
  • Kanishka passed away in Peshawar[4].
  • Kanishka was born on January 1, 78[3].
  • Kanishka died on January 1, 144[5].
  • Burial took place at Peshawar[8].
  • Kanishka's father was Vima Kadphises[9].
  • Among Kanishka's spouses was Supriya[10].
  • Among Kanishka's spouses was Vidyamati[11].
  • A child of Kanishka was Huvishka[12].
  • Kanishka held citizenship in Kushan Empire[13].
  • Kanishka's professions included monarch[6].
  • Kanishka held the position of emperor[14].
  • Kanishka's religion is recorded as Buddhism[15].
  • Kanishka is recorded as male[16].
  • Kanishka's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Kanishka's noble title is recorded as king[18].
  • Kanishka's Commons category is recorded as Kanishka I[19].
  • Kanishka's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[20].

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Origins and Family

Born in Peshawar[2], Kanishka… he was born on January 1, 78[3]. His father was Vima Kadphises[9].

Career and Affiliations

Kanishka's professions included monarch[6]. He held the position of emperor[14].

Personal Life

Spouses include Supriya[10], a consort[21] and Vidyamati[11]. A child of Kanishka was Huvishka[12]. His religion is recorded as Buddhism[15].

Death and Burial

Kanishka died on January 1, 144[5]. He died in Peshawar[4]. He is buried at Peshawar[8].

Why It Matters

Kanishka ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,142 views/month, #6,877 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[22] He is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[23]

FAQs

Where was Kanishka born?

Kanishka's place of birth was Peshawar[2].

Where did Kanishka die?

Kanishka died in Peshawar[4].

Who were Kanishka's parents?

Kanishka's father was Vima Kadphises[9].

Who was Kanishka married to?

Kanishka's spouses include Supriya[10] and Vidyamati[11].

What did Kanishka do for work?

Kanishka worked as monarch[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [22] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 11d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death Peshawar
    Father Vima Kadphises
    Sex or gender male
    Instance of human
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