Havishka

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Havishka (हविष्क) was the Kushan king in India who became ruler after the death of Kanishka. He was younger son of Vasishka. He founded 'Hushkpur' town in Kashmir in his name, the town is known as Uskpur at present. When Xuanzang came to India he stayed at a vihara in Hushkpur. He ruled from 120 - 140 AD. Kabul, Kashmir and Mathura were part of his state.

See also

• Kanishka
• Vasudeva
• Kadphises

Reference

• Thakur Deshraj: Jat Itihas (Hindi), Maharaja Suraj Mal Smarak Shiksha Sansthan, Delhi, 1934, 2nd edition 1992.

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