Scythians: 6 definitions
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India history and geography
Source: Wikipedia: India HistoryThe Scythians were an ancient Eastern Iranic equestrian nomadic people who had migrated during the 9th to 8th centuries BC from Central Asia to the Pontic Steppe in modern-day Ukraine and Southern Russia, where they remained established from the 7th century BC until the 3rd century BC. [...] The name "Scythians" was initially used by ancient authors to designate specifically the Iranic people who lived in the Pontic Steppe between the Danube and the Don rivers. [...] By the Hellenistic period, authors such as Hecataeus of Miletus however sometimes extended the designation "Scythians" indiscriminately to all steppe nomads and forest steppe populations living in Europe and Asia, and used it to also designate the Saka of Central Asia
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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Full-text (+12): Shaka, Scythia, Idanthyrsus, Gondophares, Hushkapura, Murunda, Cakari, Nani, Dharmaraksha, Sakantaka, Mahishaka, Bimaran Casket, Haihaya, Sesostris, Madhura, Sphujidhvaja, Danava, Carcika, Pidakara, Vanopeta.
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Search found 62 books and stories containing Scythians, Scythian; (plurals include: Scythianses, Scythians). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Scythian Elements in early Indian Art (by Swati Ray)
The western section of Scythian art < [Chapter 4 - Scythian / Saka Art]
Chapter 1 - Introduction—Scope, Sources and Method of Study
Differences of Art between the Western and Eastern sections < [Chapter 4 - Scythian / Saka Art]
Archaeology and the Mahabharata (Study) (by Gouri Lad)
Part 15 - Weapons during Phase IV (200-400 A.D.) < [Chapter 14 - Weapons]
Chapter 8 - Decorative Articles in the Mahabharata
Part 14 - Weapons during Phase III (200 B.C. 200 A.D.) < [Chapter 14 - Weapons]
European Education in India < [December 1938]
Nagarjunikonda < [April 1955]
Kanheri to Elephanta - A Study of the < [April 1962]
Arts in the Puranas (study) (by Meena Devadatta Jeste)
14. Icons of Surya (the Sun) < [Chapter 4 - Sculpture in the Puranas]
A Historical Study of Kaushambi (by Nirja Sharma)
Kaushambi during the Shunga Dynasty < [Chapter 2]
Accounts of the Chinese Pilgrims (Literary Sources) < [Chapter 3]
Studies in the Upapuranas (by R. C. Hazra)
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