Question

Which option best explains how the Kushan Empire came to an end?(1 point)ResponsesBecause 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.The expansion of the Roman Empire led to their downfall, and Bactria was made into a Roman province.They were conquered by Alexander the Great and became a Hellenistic Kingdom.They were conquered by Alexander the Great and became a Hellenistic Kingdom.

Answer 1

They lost territory to Indian kingdoms and the Sassanid Empire of Persia. The Kushan state fragmented in the 3rd century CE as Sassanid Persians seized western lands and Indian dynasties took eastern regions.