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Which rulers adopted the title devaputra, son of god, and set up colossal statues at Mat near Mathura?
AKushanas
BGuptas
CShakas
DPandyas
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Kushanas
1. The Kushanas ruled from Central Asia to northwest India.
2. They took the title devaputra.
3. Chinese rulers called themselves sons of heaven.
_Source: NCERT Class 12 Themes in Indian History Part I, Theme 2, Kings, Farmers and Towns: Early States and Economies._
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