Post Mauryan Period: Shunga, Kanva Dynasties & More [UPSC Notes]
Post Mauryan Period
The period from 200 BCE onwards is known as Post-Mauryan Period. It did not witness a large empire like the Mauryas but is known for its intimate contact between Central Asia and India.
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3. The Indo Greeks
Impact of Indo-Greeks:
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Buddha Head, Taxila (NCERT: An introduction to Indian Art)
4. Central Asian Contacts
Various Central Asian tribes such as the Shakas, Parthians and Yuezhis migrated towards India 1st Century BCE onwards and eventually established a territory.
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