Indo-Greek kings

Indo-Greek kings were rulers who governed parts of northwest India and present-day Pakistan from around 180 BCE to the early first century CE. They were successors of Alexander the Great’s empire, combining Greek culture with local traditions. These kings established hybrid kingdoms, promoting art, architecture, and trade, and played a key role in spreading Hellenistic influence in South Asia. Notable rulers like Menander expanded territory and supported Buddhism. Their legacy includes distinctive coinage and contributions to regional culture, reflecting a unique blend of Greek and Indian elements in governance and society.