UPSC · Prelims and Mains
Ancient and Medieval History, Art and Culture
← Post-Mauryan India and the Sangam ageShungas, Indo-Greeks, Shakas and Kushanas
- Pushyamitra Shunga's coup, Agnimitra (hero of Malavikagnimitra), Bharhut railings, Kanvas
- Indo-Greeks: Demetrius, Menander (Milinda), first portrait coins, Hellenistic influence
- Shakas and Western Kshatrapas: Rudradaman I, Junagadh Sanskrit inscription, Sudarshana lake; Vikrama era
- Parthians kushanas
- Impact: cavalry, trousers and boots, satrap system, divine kingship, Silk Route trade
