Which option best explains how the Kushan Empire came to an end?(1 point)

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They were conquered by Alexander the Great and became a Hellenistic Kingdom.
They were conquered by Alexander the Great and became a Hellenistic Kingdom.

Because they were positioned between Roman, Chinese, and Indian Empires, they were constantly under attack from all sides.
Because they were positioned between Roman, Chinese, and Indian Empires, they were constantly under attack from all sides.

They lost territory to Indian kingdoms and the Sassanid Empire of Persia.
They lost territory to Indian kingdoms and the Sassanid Empire of Persia.

The expansion of the Roman Empire led to their downfall, and Bactria was made into a Roman province.

1 answer

The option that best explains how the Kushan Empire came to an end is:

They lost territory to Indian kingdoms and the Sassanid Empire of Persia.

The Kushan Empire eventually fragmented due to internal strife and external pressures, particularly from emerging Indian kingdoms and the expanding Sassanid Empire.