The Eucratids were a Greco-Bactrian and Indo-Greek dynasty of approximately 12 kings, lasting between c.171 BC and 80-70 BC, according to numismatic evidence. The numismatic emblem which characterized it were the palm and the Dioscuri (Castor & Pollux by horse).
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Timeline
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171 BCEIn odrer to show the break of dynasty, Eucratides begin a new Yona (or Greek) era.
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c. 171 BCEEucratides begins his uprising against Greco-Bactrian king Demetrios II.
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c. 155 BCEThe Euthydemid Menander succeeds to push back the Eucratids westward of the Hindu-Kush.
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145 BCEMurder of Eucratides by his son. Weakening of the Greco-Bactrian kingdom.
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c. 130 BCEEucratids flee from Bactria to India. Rivalry between Eucratids and Euthydemids takes place in the Indo-Greek kingdoms.
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c. 80 BCEAlliance between Euthydemids and Eucratids against the Indo-Sakas, under the rule of Amyntas.
