| Most believe Rajputs come from tribes in central Asia such as the Parthians, Kushans, Shakas, and Huns. |
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| But, over the centuries, Persians, Greeks, Parthians, Kushans, and White Huns invaded India. |
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| In the Far East, coinage developed in India in the 5th century BC through contacts with Persian coinage by Mauryans and Kushans. |
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| At first, the Kushans attacked Buddhism but eventually they became great patrons, building many monasteries and stupas. |
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| The Kushans brought new trends to the budding and blossoming Gandhara art and Mathura art, which reached its peak during Kushan rule. |
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| Older remnants are from the White Huns, Kushans and Sassanids. |
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