Azilises

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name =Azilises
title =Indo-Scythian king


caption =Azilises on horse, wearing a tunic.
reign =Indo-Scythians: 57 BC - 35 BC
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predecessor =Azes I
successor =Azes II
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Azilises was an Indo-Scythian king who ruled in the area of Gandhara.

Coinage

Azilises issued some joint coins with Azes, where Azes is presented as king on the obverse ("BASILEOS BASILEON MEGALOY AZOY"), and Azilises is introduced as king on the obverse in kharoshthi ("Maharajasa rajarajasa mahatasa Ayilisasa", "The great king, the king of kings, the great Azilises"). ["Coins of the Indo-Greeks", Mitchener p.132]

ee also

*Yuezhi
*Greco-Bactrian Kingdom
*Indo-Greek Kingdom
*Indo-Parthian Kingdom
*Kushan Empire

Notes

References

* "The Shape of Ancient Thought. Comparative studies in Greek and Indian Philosophies" by Thomas McEvilley (Allworth Press and the School of Visual Arts, 2002) ISBN 1-58115-203-5
* "The Greeks in Bactria and India", W.W. Tarn, Cambridge University Press.

External links

* [http://www.coinarchives.com/a/results.php?results=100&search=Azilises Coins of Azilises]