General Studies 1

The Post-Mauryan period in ancient Indian history witnessed a significant transformation in administrative structures and governance.

The information about the Meghavarman dynasty that ruled over Orissa is available only through the Hathigumpha inscription.

In the Post-Mauryan period, the Satavahanas united and ruled the entire Deccan for many centuries. Their reign was spread over present day Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.

Besides, the foreign dynasties there were many native dynasties that flourished in India. The important native dynasties are

Kushans belonged to the Yue-chi or Tocharian tribe of Central Asia. They used to get their livelihood by attacking and robbing the Chinese territories.

They belong to Parthia in northern Iran, invaded India and established a small kingdom in the north-west. They were called as Pahlavas in India.

The people who belonged to the Scythian tribe of Central Asia were called Sakas in India. They invaded India at various times and established five independent

The Indo-Greek invasion marked a significant chapter in the Post-Mauryan Age of Indian history, spanning from approximately the 2nd century BCE to the 1st century CE.

The Seleucid invasion of India, led by Seleucus I Nicator, a former general of Alexander the Great and founder of the Seleucid dynasty

In this grand tapestry, the Macedonian invasion of India emerges as a remarkable chapter.