About the Book After the break-up of the Mauryan Empire, a number of foreigners came to India in waves and contributed to its culture. The main invaders were the Bactrian Greeks, the Parthians, the Shakas and the Kushans. This was an era symbolized by progress and upheavals; of kingdoms and cultural fusion. All this radically altered the very fabric of social life in India and induced dramatic changes in Indian art. During this time, Central Asia was opened to trade. One of these routes was later to become famous as the Old Silk Route.
About the Author Dr. Radhay Shayam Singh Associate Professor Government (P.G.) College Deoband, Saharanpur Graduated in 1989, Dr Radheyshyam Singh recieved gold medals at M.A (History) and M.Phil (History) levl. He did his Ph.D in history from C.C.S. University in the year 1996. He joined his duties as a lecturer in the department of history Govt. P.G. College (UP) at 23rd april 1998. He pulished many research papers and articles in various journal. He has a quality of administration and supervisiony things in a very positive manner. According to him, "Teaching is a pious profession on and we should tape it posilivily'. At present he is working as a associate professor in the department of history, Govt. P.G. College Deoband, Saharanpur.
Preface After the break-up of the Mauryan Empire, a number of foreigners came to India in waves and contributed to its culture. The main invaders were the Bactrian Greeks, the Parthians, the Shakas and the Kushans. This was an era symbolized by progress and upheavals; of kingdoms and cultural fusion. All this radically altered the very fabric of social life in India and induced dramatic changes in Indian art. During this time, Central Asia was opened to trade. One of these routes was later to become famous as the Old Silk Route.
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