Consider the Indo-Greek presence in ancient Punjab: 1. Menander I was a prominent Indo-Greek king who ruled over territories including Punjab and converted to Buddhism. 2. The capital of Menander's kingdom was established at Sakala. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

💡 Solution & Explanation

Menander I or Milinda was one of the most celebrated Indo-Greek rulers whose realm extended across the Punjab region with his capital at Sakala identified with modern Sialkot. His philosophical discussions with the Buddhist monk Nagasena are immortalized in the Pali text Milinda Panha. The Indo-Greek rulers introduced bilingual coinage and advanced die-striking techniques in the northwestern parts of the subcontinent.