Menander I

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1. What is the approximate reign?165/155 BC – 130 BC
2. What is the cultural synthesis?Key proponent of Greco-Buddhism, blending Hellenistic and Buddhist traditions
3. Who was Menander I?Menander I was a king who ruled a huge area that stretched from modern Afghanistan to parts of India and Pakistan. He was known for his strong army and for being very curious about different ideas and religions.
4. What lands did Menander I conquer?He conquered places like Punjab, Taxila, and Sagala, and his kingdom reached the Kabul River in the west and the Ravi River in the east. Some stories say he even went as far south as Gujarat and east to Pataliputra.

Hellenistic Period: The historical era characterized by Greek culture and influence following Alexander the Great's conquests.
Greco-Bactrian Kingdom: A Hellenistic state established in Central Asia by Greek colonists.
Pali Canon: The standard collection of scriptures in the Theravada Buddhist tradition, written in the Pali language.