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Menander, one of Demetrius' generals, when he penetrates the Punjab.
c. 147-130 B. C. Helicoles, son of Eucratises is the last Græco-Bactrian king to rule over Bactria. He is defeated by the Scythians, and crossing the Hindukush (in 135 B. C.) comes to Capisia, where he lays the foundation of a new kingdom destined to last for another century.
c. 175 B. C. Inundation of the wild hordes from the north begins with full force. The Huns defeat the Yueh-chi, living in the western corner of Kan-su province. The Yueh-chi, thus dislodged from their original home, come into conflict with other tribes, such as the Wu-sun, inhabiting the valley of Illi, and the Scythians, living north of the Jaxartes. The Scythians unable to stem the tide cross the river and enter Aryana. A second wave drives them forward and they enter Bactria (135 B. C.). The flower of the Bactrian nobles fall fighting and the remnants cross the Hindukush and come to Capisia.
140-130 B. C. The Yueh-chi, driving the Scythians westward, occupy the whole of Northern Afghanistan.
85-80 B. C. Maues, one of the Scythian kings, conquers Taxila.
20-30 A. D. Kingdoms of Arachosia and Taxila are united under one rule by Gondophernes.
35 A. D. Conquest of Kabul valley by Gondophernes.
40 A. D. Visit of St. Thomas, the Apostle, to the court of Gondophernes.
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