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Kushans – Foreign Dynasties – Post Mauryan Age – UPSC Ancient History Notes

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.

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Ancient History - General Studies

Parthians/Pahlavas – Foreign Dynasties – Post Mauryan Age – UPSC Ancient History Notes

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.

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Ancient History - General Studies

Scythians/Sakas – UPSC Ancient History Notes

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

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Ancient History - General Studies

Indo-Greek Invasion – Post Mauryan Age – UPSC Ancient History Notes

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.

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Ancient History - General Studies

The Seleucid Invasion – UPSC Ancient History Notes

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

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Ancient History - General Studies

Macedonian Invasion of India – UPSC Ancient History Notes

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

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Ancient History - General Studies

Persian Invasion of India – UPSC Ancient History Notes

The Persian invasion of India, an event cloaked in the annals of antiquity, represents a pivotal moment in the historical exchanges between these two great civilizations.

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Medieval History - General Studies

The Sayyid Dynasty – UPSC World History Notes

The Sayyid dynasty, the fourth in the line of the Delhi Sultanate, assumed power after the Tughlaq dynasty.

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Medieval History - General Studies

Magadha – UPSC World History Notes

Magadha, among the 16 great states of Ancient India, was prized for its fertile lands and influential position.

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World History Notes

Vietnam War (1961-75) – UPSC World History Notes

The Vietnam War saw various factors that contributed to the challenges faced by the United States, ultimately leading to their withdrawal and the eventual fall of South Vietnam.

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