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Indo-Scythian Kingdom

Also known as Saka

c. 150 BCE – c. 400 CE · about 550 years approximate dates

The Indo-Scythians were Saka nomads from Central Asia who moved into north-western India from the 2nd century BCE. Under Maues and later Azes they ruled Gandhara and parts of northern India. Branches such as the Western Satraps survived until about 400 CE.

Key facts

Datesc. 150 BCE – c. 400 CE
RegionSouth Asia
ContinentAsia
CapitalsTaxila, Mathura
FounderMaues
Religion(s)Buddhism, Hinduism
Peak extent≈ 2.6 million km² (c. 20 CE) – source

Before & after

Preceded by

Indo-Greek Kingdom Greco-Bactrian Kingdom

Followed by

Kushan Empire Western Satraps Gupta Empire

Sources

Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.