Which title, meaning ‘son of god’, was adopted by the Kushana rulers?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Devaputra
The Kushana rulers adopted the title devaputra, meaning ‘son of god’, possibly inspired by Chinese rulers who called themselves sons of heaven. Devanampiya (‘beloved of the gods’) was a title used by Ashoka.