POST MAURYAN DEVELOPMENT & HISTORY OF SATAVAHANAS

POST MAURYAN DEVELOPMENT (200 BC-300 AD)

* The most important political development of the post-Mauryan period was the advent of foreigners from the northwest.  * The Bactrian Greeks came first, followed by the Shakas or the Scythian who hold their rule till the 4th century. * The Shaka was followed by the Parthians or Pahlavas. * The Parthians were followed by the Kushanas who eventually established themselves in the Indian soil. * Kanishka was the most famous Kushan ruler. * Th…