The Indo Greeks

The Indo-Greek kings were a series of Hellenistic rulers who reigned in parts of the Indian subcontinent from around the 2nd century BCE to the 1st century CE. They were the result of the interactions between Greek and Indian cultures following the conquests of Alexander the Great in the 4th century BCE.  Some prominent Indo-Greek kings include Demetrius I, Menander I, and Eucratides I. Menander I, in particular, is well-known for his support of Buddhism and his appearance in Buddhist texts. The Indo-Greek kings issued a large number of coins that provide valuable historical and artistic insights. These coins often featured bilingual inscriptions in Greek and Indian scripts. The Indo-Greek kingdom gradually declined due to a variety of factors, including pressure from indigenous Indian rulers, invasions from Central Asian tribes, and internal strife. By the 1st century CE, their rule had largely come to an end.

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