INDO GREERS (1 to issue gold
Demetrius
↓
Menander/Milinda (165 - 145 BCE)
1. Was converted to Buddhism by Nagasena
SHAKAS
(Different branches of Shakas settled in different parts of country) Prominent were
Western India (Sindh, Gujarat)
In Punjab (North Western India)
Maues
↓ Established power in Gandhara
Azes
• Associated with Vikram Samvat era of 58 BCE
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SCYTHO PARTHIANS
Gondophernes
1. During his reign St. Thomas came to India to propagate Christianity
KUSHANAS
Kujula Kadphises
Amalgated 5 clans of Yuechi tribe and laid foundation of unified Kushana
Vima Kadphises
1. Devotee of Shiva
Kanishka (78 CE-101 CE)
• Started Shaka era (78 CE)
4th Buddhist Counci
l of Kundalvana
under President Vasumitra where
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