The Historical Inscriptions of Southern India (collected till 1923) and Outlines of Political History c7.52
The Historical Inscriptions of Southern India (collected till 1923) and Outlines of Political History c7.52
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c7.52
After the Greek Kings of Baktria had firmly established themselves in independence the Indians adopted many words from their western neighbours. A large number of terms used in astronomy, astrology and coinage in India are derived from the Greek. The art of the time shews strong Greek influence especially in Gandhāra and the north-west.