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1. Who were the Shakas
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Answer 1

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The Saka, Śaka, Shaka, Śāka or Sacae were a group of nomadic Iranian peoples who historically inhabited the northern and eastern Eurasian Steppe and the Tarim Basin.

Answer 2

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(i) The Shakas were the Central Asian people who had migrated and settled in northwestern parts of the sub-continent.

(ii) They were regarded as 'Mlechchas' barbarians or outside by the Brahmanas.