Indo Greek Rule In India
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Administration and Coinage
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Monarchy | Hellenistic basileus title; shared power with Greek elites and local ministers |
| Provincial Framework | Retained Mauryan satrapies with Greek governors and Indian administrators |
| Coinage | Silver tetradrachms and drachms mixing Greek legends with Kharosthi/Prakrit |
| Bilingual Inscriptions | Greek on obverse; Kharosthi or Prakrit on reverse |
Artistic motifs—deities, diadems, and chariots—sat beside lotuses and elephants, reflecting syncretic sovereignty.