Around 2000 years ago ______ became the second capital of the Kushanas.

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The correct answer is Mathura.Key Points

The Kushanas were a Central Asian dynasty that ruled over a vast empire in South Asia from the 1st to the 3rd century CE.
Mathura, located in present-day Uttar Pradesh, was an important center of trade, art, and religion during the Kushana period.
It was also a strategic location for controlling the Gangetic plains and the trade routes to the northwest.
The Kushanas made Mathura their second capital after Peshawar (in present-day Pakistan).
They built several palaces, temples, and other structures in Mathura, which became a thriving urban center under their patronage.
Some of the notable Kushana rulers who resided in Mathura were Kanishka, Huvishka, and Vasudeva.
They were known for their patronage of Buddhism and other religions, as well as their military and diplomatic campaigns.

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Patliputra (present-day Patna) was the capital of several ancient Indian empires, including the Mauryas and the Guptas.
It was an important political and cultural center in North India.
Madurai, located in present-day Tamil Nadu, was a prominent city in South India, known for its rich history, art, and literature.
Vaishali, located in present-day Bihar, was an ancient republic that played a significant role in the spread of Buddhism in India.