The Greco-Bactrian Kingdom (Greek: Βασιλεία τῆς Βακτριανῆς, romanized: Basileía tês Baktrianês, lit. 'Kingdom of Bactria') was a Greek state of the Hellenistic period [2] [3] [4] located in Central Asia.

Apr 28, 2011 · The Greco-Bactrian kingdom had a unique place in the Greek imagination, being a Hellenistic kingdom at the border of the known world. This kingdom had frequent contacts with Indian and nomad neighbors, and possibly also the Chinese, which is evident in the spread of their goods and coins.

Nov 1, 2024 · The Greco-Bactrian Kingdom was a unique and significant Hellenistic state that left an indelible mark on the history of Central Asia and India. Its blend of Greek and local cultural elements created a hybrid civilization that fostered artistic, religious, and political exchange between the East and West.

Oct 18, 2024 · The Indo-Greek kingdom emerged when Greco-Bactrian kings expanded their rule into northwestern India, following the conquests of King Demetrius around 180 BCE. This kingdom is notable for its deep cultural blending between Greek and Indian civilizations.

The Greco-Bactrian Kingdom was the eastern-most tip of the Ancient Greek world. It lasted between 250-125BC. It covered Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan. It covered a region originally conquered by Alexander the Great. The Inhabitants were called Indo-Greeks.

Mar 16, 2022 · Remarkably, Diodotus, the first king of an independent Bactrian realm, was a Bactrian-born Greek. This kingdom expanded beyond Bactria proper, approaching the Caspian Sea in the west and India in the east at its peak, and covering much of modern Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan.

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May 26, 2024 · The Greco-Bactrian kingdom was a unique fusion of Greek political traditions and local Bactrian culture. Its kings, who bore Greek names like Diodotus, Euthydemus, and Demetrius, were of Macedonian descent and actively promoted Hellenistic culture.

The Greco-Bactrians were a dynasty of Greek kings who controlled Bactria and Sogdiana, an area comprising today's northern Afghanistan and parts of Central Asia, the easternmost area of the Hellenistic world, from 250 to 125 BC. Their expansion into northern India established the Indo-Greek Kingdom, which was to last until around 10 CE.

The Greco-Bactrian Kingdom was a Greek state of the Hellenistic period located in Central Asia. The kingdom was founded by the Seleucid satrap Diodotus I Soter ...