UPSC Prelims · General Studies

Ancient, medieval & culture

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History of India: ancient and medieval / Post-Mauryan India and the Sangam age

Shungas, 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 (Gondophernes), Kushanas: Kanishka, Shaka era 78 CE, Purushapura, fourth Buddhist council, gold coinage
Impact: cavalry, trousers and boots, satrap system, divine kingship, Silk Route trade