TY - BOOK AU - Singh Radhay Shayam TI - Brahmin reaction and period of foreign powers (from 185 bc to 320 AD) SN - 978-93-81907-96-2 U1 - 954.03 23 PY - 2017/// CY - New Delhi. PB - Vishvabharti Publications N1 - 1. Introduction 2. Rise of Buddhism 3. Rise of Jainism 4. State formation in India 5. Rise of Magadha and Nandas 6. Maurya Empire 7. The great Ashoka 8. The Alexander N2 - 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 ER -