History of Indian and Eastern Architecture v1.c8.s13.7
History of Indian and Eastern Architecture v1.c8.s13.7
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Whether it were founded for that purpose or not, the little Greek kingdom of Baktria was sufficiently powerful, while it lasted, to keep the barbarians in check; but when, about or after b.c. 160, the Yue-chi and other cognate tribes invaded Sogdiana—driving out the Sakas, who next invaded Baktria, and finally, about half a century later, the Yue-chi conquered the whole of Baktria,¹ they opened a new chapter in the history of India, the effects of which are felt to the present day.