Post-Maurya Period and Regional Kingdoms (c. 200 BCE–300 CE)

Satavahana Dynasty

The Satavahana Dynasty, also known as the Andhra Dynasty, was one of the most prominent post-Maurya regional kingdoms in India.
It originated in the Deccan region and extended over parts of present-day Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Karnataka.
The dynasty was founded by Simuka, who is considered the first Satavahana ruler.
The Satavahanas were known for their patronage of Brahmanism but also supported Buddhism.
One of their notable rulers, Gautamiputra Satakarni, expan

The Kushan Empire was established in the early 1st century CE, originating from the Yuezhi tribes.
It spanned parts of modern-day India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Central Asia.
The most prominent ruler of the Kushan Empire was Kanishka the Great.
Kanishka's reign marked the height of the empire, flourishing in trade, art, and culture.
The Kushans played a pivotal role in the spread of Buddhism to Central Asia and China.
The empire facilitated trade along the

The Indo-Greek Kingdoms were established after the invasion of northwestern India by Demetrius I, a Greco-Bactrian ruler, around 200 BCE.
These kingdoms marked the interaction between Greek and Indian cultures, influencing art, architecture, and coinage.
The Indo-Greeks ruled primarily in regions of present-day Afghanistan, Pakistan, and northern India.
The most prominent Indo-Greek ruler was Menander I (Milinda), who ruled from approximately 165–130 BCE.
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The Shunga Dynasty was established by Pushyamitra Shunga after overthrowing the last Maurya ruler, Brihadratha, in 185 BCE.
Pushyamitra Shunga was originally a Brahmin general in the Mauryan army.
The capital of the Shunga Dynasty was Pataliputra, but some rulers also ruled from Vidisha.
The Shunga Dynasty lasted for approximately 112 years (185 BCE–73 BCE).
Pushyamitra Shunga is known for reviving Brahmanical traditions and opposing Buddhism.
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