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    Consider the Following Statements about Rabatak inscription:

    1. It throws important light on Kushana genealogy.
    2. It refers to Kanishka as 'a king of kings and a son of God'.
    3. The 23-line inscription is written in Gandhari language.
    4. It mentions names of States which were part of Kanishka's empire.

    How many of the following above is/are not correct ?

    Only One

    Correct Answer

    Only Two

    Incorrect Answer

    Only Three

    Incorrect Answer

    All Four

    Incorrect Answer
    Explanation:

    The Rabatak Inscription is actually written in the Bactrian language, not in Gandhari. It is an important source of information about the Kushan Empire and does shed light on Kushana genealogy. It does refer to Kanishka as a 'king of kings' and mentions territories under his rule, but the language used is Bactrian, not Gandhari.

     

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