Arrange the following according to the chronological order1. Rule of S...
A is the correct option.
- The Shunga dynasty was a Brahmin dynasty, established in 185 BCE, about 50 years after Ashoka's death.
- The Indo-Greek kingdom was ruled by over 30 Hellenistic (Greek) kings in the northwest and north India from the 2nd century BC to the beginning of the first century AD. The kingdom started when Graeco-Bactrian king Demetrius (son of Euthydemus I) invaded India around 180 BC.
- The Indo-Greek rule lasted from about 180 BC till about 55 BC. The Sakas (also written Shakas), alternatively known as Indo-Scythians, invaded northwest India in the first century BC onwards.
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Arrange the following according to the chronological order1. Rule of S...
Chronological Order of Rule:
1. Rule of Indo-Greeks
2. Rule of Shakas/Scythians
3. Rule of Sungas
Explanation:
The correct chronological order of the given rules is 1-2-3, which is option A.
1. Rule of Indo-Greeks:
The Indo-Greek Kingdom was established in the northwestern regions of the Indian subcontinent after the conquests of Alexander the Great. The Indo-Greek rule began around the 2nd century BCE and lasted until the 1st century CE. The Indo-Greeks were known for their Hellenistic culture and had a significant influence on the art, architecture, and coinage of the region.
2. Rule of Shakas/Scythians:
The Shakas or Scythians were a nomadic Central Asian tribe that invaded the Indian subcontinent during the 2nd century BCE. They established their rule in various parts of northern and western India. The Shakas ruled over regions such as Gandhara (present-day Afghanistan and Pakistan), Mathura, and parts of Gujarat. Their rule lasted from the 2nd century BCE to the 4th century CE.
3. Rule of Sungas:
The Sunga dynasty was founded by Pushyamitra Sunga, who was a general of the Mauryan Empire. After the assassination of the last Mauryan ruler, Brihadratha, Pushyamitra Sunga seized power and established the Sunga dynasty around the 2nd century BCE. The Sungas ruled over the northern and central parts of India for approximately 112 years. They were known for reviving Hinduism and patronizing Brahmanism.
In conclusion, the chronological order of the given rules is as follows:
1. Rule of Indo-Greeks
2. Rule of Shakas/Scythians
3. Rule of Sungas
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