The Parthian Empire originated in present-day Iran. A branch of the Parthians established the Indo- Parthian Kingdom in parts of modern-day Pakistan and Northwestern India. Gondophernes I was a prominent ruler of this Indo-Parthian Kingdom. Indian texts often group foreign invaders like Shakas (Scythians) and Pahlavas (Parthians) together.
Consider the following statements regarding the Parthians: They had migrated from Iran. They set up a kingdom in East India. Gondophernes was a Parthian king. They are mentioned together with the Shakas in the Sanskrit texts. Which of the following are correct?
Asked in OPSC CS Prelims 2022 · Topic: Post-Mauryan Period (Foreign Incursions and Rule: Pahlavas (Indo-Parthians))
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