Ancient History / Post-Mauryan Era
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The Saka dynasty in India is not a single dynasty. Sakas are also called Indo-Scythians. They came from Central Asian region. They entered India tribe after tribe. They have set up different independent Saka kingdoms like Kapisa Sakas (Afghan), Taxila Sakas, Mathura Sakas, Ujjain Sakas, Bharukachha Sakas (modern Bharuch region, Gujarat) and many more. Ujjain and Bharukachha Sakas have some historical importance.