Sakas And Kushanas In Indian History
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EXAMIVERSE
Comparative Overview
| Feature | Sakas (Indo-Scythians) | Kushanas (Kushan Empire) |
|---|---|---|
| Period | c. 150 BCE–395 CE | c. 30 CE–375 CE |
| Origin | Iranic Scythian tribes | Yuezhi confederation branch |
| Political Structure | Satrapal system under Kshatrapas | Central emperor with provincial satraps |
| Coinage | Greek + Kharoshthi/Brahmi legends | Greek → Bactrian legends; multicultural gods |
| Religion & Art | Early Buddhist patronage; Scythian art | Mahāyāna Buddhism; Gandhara sculpture |
| Decline | Conquest by Guptas | Fractured by Sasanians & Guptas |