Synopsis The Kushana period (c. 2 half of the 1 century B.C. to c. mid - 3 century A.D.) is one of the most important phases of history of not only the Indian subcontinent, but also the whole of the orient. Momentous discoveries and propagation of new thought-provoking theories about the Kushanas in the last two decades have made a reassessment of our knowledge about them a desideratum for proper understanding of the oriental as well as Indian history. The present monograph aims at fulfilling this need. Divided into different articles and appendices, the monograph deals with various aspects of initial, political, chronological, administrative, religious, socio-economic and commercial history and some problems and latest theories and hypotheses concerning the Kushanas. Latest informational data have been utilised in writing the concerned topics. Therefore this book is a must for all persons and libraries interested in Indian and Central Asian history.