Idanthyrsus: 1 definition

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Idanthyrsus means something in the history of ancient India. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.

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Source: academia.edu: The Yona or Yavana Kings of the time of the Legendary King Ashoka

Idanthyrsus the Scythian.—Arrian states in his work “The Anabasis of Alexander” that “Neither do the Indians wage war with any other men, nor any other men with them; and that Idanthyrsus the Scythian started from Scythia, and subduing many nations in Asia, advanced even into the land of the Egyptians in his victorious career”. Idanthyrsus, the Scythian rose meteorically and ruled over Asia for 28 years around 1295-1267 BCE. Medes King Cyaxares has ultimately driven him out in 1267 BCE.

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The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.

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