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Synopsis: On the eastern frontiers of the Seleucid Empire, Parthia, Bactria and the Indo-Greeks struggle for regional supremacy.\xa0 The stalemate in Syria and murder of Eucratides advance the fortunes of Mithridates.\n\n\u201cAt about the same time that Mithridates was beginning his rule in Parthia, Eucratides was beginning his in Bactria, both of them great men.\xa0 But the fortunes of the Parthians prevailed, carrying them to the zenith of their power under this king.\u201d \u2013 Justin, Epitome of the Philippic History of Pompeius Trogus, 41.6\n\u201cThe Yavanas (Greeks) will command, the Kings will disappear. \xa0But ultimately the Yavanas, intoxicated with fighting, will not stay in Madhadesa (the Middle Country); there will be undoubtedly a civil war among them, arising in their own country (Bactria), there will be a terrible and ferocious war.\u201d \u2013 Gargi-Samhita, Yuga Purana, Chapter 7\n\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices