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Around 2000 years ago Mathura became the second capital of the:

AKushanas
BShakas
CMauryas
DGuptas
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Kushanas
1. Peshawar was their other centre. 2. Mathura was the Kushanas' second capital. 3. Fine sculpture was produced there. _Source: syllabus Our Pasts I, Chapter 8, Vital Villages, Thriving Towns._
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