Huvishka

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Huvishka was a Kushan emperor around 126-164 CE. He was the successor of emperor Kanishka.

The reign of Huvishka corresponds to the first known epigraphic evidence of the Buddha Amitabha, on the bottom part of a 2nd century statue which has been found in Govindo-Nagar, and now at the Mathura Museum. The statue is dated to "the 28th year of the reign of Huvishka", and dedicated to "Amitabha Buddha" by a family of merchants.

Preceded by:
Kanishka I

Kushan Ruler
(126-164 CE)

Succeeded by:
Vasudeva I

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