- The Indo-Greeks (successors of Alexander's empire in Bactria) were among the earliest foreign invaders in this sequence, arriving from the 2nd century BCE onwards. - The Sakas (Indo-Scythians) followed the Greeks, starting their invasions from around the 1st century BCE. - The Kushans, originating from Central Asia, arrived later, establishing their empire in the 1st century CE, succeeding parts of the Saka and Parthian territories.
With reference to the invaders in ancient India, which one of the following is the correct chronological order?
Asked in UPPCS Prelims 2023 · Topic: Post-Mauryan Period (Foreign Incursions and Rule: Kushanas (Kujula Kadphises, Kanishka, and successors))
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