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Post Maurya Era

The document outlines significant historical figures and events in ancient India, including Rudradaman's contributions to Sanskrit inscriptions and the Kushan Empire's expansion under rulers like Kanishka. It highlights the introduction of gold coins by the Indo-Greeks and Kushans, as well as the socio-economic changes during this period. Additionally, it mentions various dynasties such as the Shungas, Satavahanas, and Kharavela, detailing their rulers and notable achievements.

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Post Maurya Era

The document outlines significant historical figures and events in ancient India, including Rudradaman's contributions to Sanskrit inscriptions and the Kushan Empire's expansion under rulers like Kanishka. It highlights the introduction of gold coins by the Indo-Greeks and Kushans, as well as the socio-economic changes during this period. Additionally, it mentions various dynasties such as the Shungas, Satavahanas, and Kharavela, detailing their rulers and notable achievements.

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Rudradaman (Shaka Ruler)

 Junagarh inscription (130–150 A.D., Girnar Hills, Gujarat).

 First inscription in perfect Sanskrit + earliest specimen of Kavya style.

Kushans

 Kujula Kadphises → issued copper coins.

 Vima Kadphises → first Kushan ruler to issue gold coins in India.

 Kanishka (78 A.D. – Saka Era)

o Coronation date debated → fixed at 78 A.D. (Saka Samvat).

o Saka Samvat started after Sakas defeated Vikramaditya’s successor (135 Vikrama
Samvat = 78 A.D.).

o Sarnath inscription (81 A.D.) → 3 years after coronation.

o Court scholars: Ashvaghosha (poet – Buddhacharita, Saundarananda,


Sariputraprakaran), Vasumitra (4th Buddhist Council), Nagarjuna (philosopher),
Parsva, Charaka (court physician).

o Empire: N. Turpan (China) to Vindhyas (South); Afghanistan (West) to Bihar & Eastern
U.P. (East).

o Trade: Ports at Arikamedu, evidence in Periplus of the Erythraean Sea.

o Conflict with China: sought Han princess, denied → invaded Pan Chao (86 A.D.) with
70,000 soldiers → defeated.

o Art: Gandhara School of Art (Greek influence, Mathura + Gandhara style).

o Society: start of child marriage, end of Upanayana for girls → women’s status
declined.

Coins & Economy

 Indo-Greeks → first to introduce gold coins in NW India.

 Kushans → promoted wide use of gold & copper coins.

 Yaudheya coins: Kartikeya with peacock, found in Puranas & Panini’s Ashtadhyayi.

Chronology of Invaders

 Persians (Darius I, 522–486 B.C.) → conquered Indus & Punjab areas (Herodotus).

 Greeks (326 B.C., Alexander).

 Shakas/Scythians (1st c. B.C.).


 Kushans (1st c. A.D.).

 Strato II (Indo-Greek, 25 B.C.–10 A.D.) → issued lead coins.

Shungas (184 B.C.)

 Pushyamitra Shunga killed Brihadratha (last Maurya).

 Ayodhya inscription → performed 2 Ashwamedha yajnas.

 Last Shunga ruler: Devabhuti (killed by minister Vasudeva, founder of Kanvas).

Satavahanas

 Founded by Simuka (Sindhuk/Shiprak) after killing Kanva king Susharma.

 Capital: Paithan/Pratishthana (initial: Amravati).

 Krishna (Simuka’s brother) expanded kingdom around Krishna River.

 Satakarni I (son of Krishna) → first to use title Satakarni.

o Nanaghat inscriptions provide details of his rule.

 Gautamiputra Satakarni → great ruler, patron of Brahmanism, protector of Varna system,


banned inter-caste marriages.

Kharavela (Chedi Dynasty, Kalinga – Odisha)

 Sources: Hathigumpha inscription (Udayagiri caves) → 13 years of reign, partially damaged.

 Follower of Jainism.

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