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Chashtana was the Satraps of _____.
Chashtana was the Satraps of _____.
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The Ancient Sakas in India had introduced Satrap system of government, along with Parthians. Under this system, the kingdom was divided into provinces, each under military governor Mahakshatrapa (great satrap). The governors of lower status were called kshatrapas (satraps). These governors had the power to issue their own inscriptions and mint their own coins. Chashtana was a ruler of the Saka Western Satraps in northwestern India during 78-130 CE. He was satrap of Malwa during that period.
The Ancient Sakas in India had introduced Satrap system of government, along with Parthians. Under this system, the kingdom was divided into provinces, each under military governor Mahakshatrapa (great satrap). The governors of lower status were called kshatrapas (satraps). These governors had the power to issue their own inscriptions and mint their own coins. Chashtana was a ruler of the Saka Western Satraps in northwestern India during 78-130 CE. He was satrap of Malwa during that period.
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