• most imp ruler
  • estd. capital at Sialkot, also known as Shakala
  • persuaded by a Buddhist monk Nagasena to accept Buddhism
  • Meanander asked many questions to Nagasena to which a satisfactory reply was given by Nagasena
    • Menander accepted Buddhism and took title of Milind
    • this historical conversation mentioned in Milindpanho
  • Indo greek first in india to issued gold coins
  • also introduced curtains in india
    • initially part of theatrical traditions
    • later became household things