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The Scythians Were of Indian Origin, R1A1A1, Kushans, Etc.

Scythians appeared in India as invaders and conquerors about 350 years after Gautam but they died roughly. Give or let's say three centuries after he died. So while he was alive, there were no Scythians in India, the Shakas. The word Shakkea sounds very much like Saka or Shaka, which is the term that the Indians and Iranians we used for,. the Scythians.

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