शुंग और कन्व वंश का इतिहास

The Shunga dynasty was founded by Pushyamitra Shunga in 180 BCE after he assassinated the last Mauryan emperor Brihadratha. Pushyamitra expanded his kingdom eastward to Patna and westward to the Satpura mountains.

Pushyamitra Shunga, the founder of the Shunga dynasty, expanded his kingdom eastward to Patna and westward to the Satpura mountains.

During the Shunga period, Hinduism saw a revival and began to compete with Buddhism.

The Shunga period saw the development of a distinct art style in Mathura, blending earlier traditions with new influences.

The Shunga dynasty's administration had some key differences from the Mauryan era. Some provinces saw the rise of independent rulers within the Shunga kingdom.

The Kanva dynasty, founded by Vasudeva, brought an end to the Shunga dynasty in around 100 BCE.

Vasudeva, the founder of the Kanva dynasty, ended the Shunga rule in around 75 BCE.

The Kanva rulers expanded their kingdom all the way to Patna.

The revival of Hinduism continued during the Kanva period.

New artistic styles emerged during the Kanva period.,

The decline of the Mauryan Empire left India in a state of political instability, with many smaller kingdoms emerging.

The political fragmentation following the Mauryan Empire allowed for various foreign invaders to enter and conquer parts of India.

The Indo-Greeks were a group of Greek rulers that established a kingdom in the north-west of India.

The Indo-Greek kingdom stretched all the way from Kabul to Peshawar.

The Indo-Greeks introduced the practice of issuing coins in India.

Indo-Greek coins often featured images of Greek and Indian deities.

The Indo-Greeks brought Hellenistic art to India.

The Shakas were a people from Central Asia who settled in north-western India.

The Shaka kingdom stretched from Sindh to Mathura.

Rudradaman I was one of the most famous Shaka rulers.

Rudradaman I oversaw the reconstruction of the Sudarshan Lake in Gujarat.

The Parthians were a group of Persians who settled in northwest India during the Kanva dynasty.

The Parthians established a relatively small kingdom in India.

The Kushans were a group from Central Asia who established a powerful empire in north-western India.

The Kushan Empire stretched to include parts of Pakistan, Afghanistan, and northern India.

The Kushan period saw significant development in art and culture in India.

The Kushan period saw the rise of Mahayana Buddhism.

Kanishka was a prominent Kushan ruler known for his patronage of Buddhism.

Kanishka convened a Buddhist council in Kashmir, aiming to solidify the position of Buddhism.

Trade and cultural exchange flourished between India and Central Asia during the Kushan period.

The interaction between India and Central Asia during the Kushan period introduced new artistic styles in India.

Central Asian influence also brought new elements into Indian warfare and equestrian skills.

The interaction between India and Central Asia also facilitated the emergence of new social classes in Indian society.

Ghandara and Mathura were the two main centers of Buddhist art.

The Ghandara school fused Greek artistic elements with Buddhist themes.

The Mathura school of art was heavily influenced by Indian artistic traditions.

Indian literature continued to develop during the Kushan period.

Asvaghosa was a prominent writer who composed significant works like the 'Buddhacharita' and the 'Saundarananda'.

Vatsyayana wrote the 'Kamasutra', which provides insights into the social and religious life of the time.

The Kushan period witnessed progress in Indian astronomy and astrology.

The technique for making leather footwear developed during the Kushan period.

Glassmaking technology traveled from Rome to India during the Kushan period.