The Scythian Echoes

The Scythian Echoes – Sakas Journey to India.
The Sakas were a group of nomadic Iranian-speaking people who originated in Central Asia. They are believed to have originally inhabited the region around modern-day Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. The term “Saka” is a collective name for several related tribes. The Sakas are known for their migrations and interactions with various cultures and regions. One of the most significant episodes in their history was their migration into the Indian subcontinent. This migration is thought to have occurred in several waves during the 2nd and 1st centuries BCE. The Sakas first entered northwestern India, particularly the regions of Punjab and Sindh, around the 2nd century BCE. They established their own kingdoms in these areas, and their rule is often referred to as the “Indo-Scythian” or “Indo-Saka” period. One of the prominent Saka rulers in India was Maues, who is believed to have founded the Western Satrap dynasty.

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