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Which Chinese general had defeated Kanishka?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Pan Chao
  2. Ban Yong
  3. She Huang-Ti
  4. Ho-Ti

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Pan Chao

Explanation: The correct answer is A. Pan Chao (Ban Chao). Pan Chao (also spelled as Ban Chao) was a prominent Chinese general and diplomat of the Eastern Han dynasty. According to certain Chinese historical records, Kanishka had clashed with Chinese forces during his campaigns in Central Asia. Pan Chao led expeditions to protect and expand Chinese influence in the Tarim Basin and possibly defeated the Kushans in one of these encounters.