- 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