The Early History of the Deccan (Parts I–XI) v1.c7.s6.65

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Menander died sometime between 150 and 145 B.C., almost at the same time as his rival Pushyamitra Śuṅga, whose life ended in 148 B.C. His wife Agathocleia, the daughter of Demetrios, became regent for her son Strato I, a minor. This brought Heliocles, the son and successor of Eukratides, once again on the Indian scene. His invasion of India added to his dominions the provinces of Takshaśilā and Gandhāra. Strato I was driven back to his father’s realms east of the Jhelam. Menander’s extensive dominions now began to break up and the Greek provinces of Surāṣṭra and Sind had to shift for themselves.