Kushan Empire one of forgotten empires of Afghanistan, from
30-220 AD in chinese sources it is known Guisshang, in persian
its known as Kushania, there are many theories regarding the
word 'Kushan' however most historians agree the term Kushan is
derived from Kushaniewan, Or the hindu killers (From the Hindu-
Kush mountains). The Kushans are known as Koshani tribe living
in the Takharistan (Takhar northern province of Afghanistan). It
is not known how much the Takharis had common with Bactrians.
Each village had its own leader and each lived according to its
own rules until the Koshani leader succeeded in brining all
leaders under his command and thus the Kushan kingdom is born.
King Kajola Kadfezis for the first time crosses the Hindu Kush
and captures Kabul. His eastern campaigns rewards him with
capture of Wastern Khorasan (Iran). By year 80 AD became the
most powerful force in Afghanistan. Kajola Kadfezis II expanded
the empire by capturing northern India and there after travels
up to China to capture the