Azilises

Azilises (ruled circa 57-35 BCE) was an Indo-Scythian king who ruled in the area of Gandhara.

Azilises
Coin of Azilises, Gandhara mint
Indo-Scythian king
Reign57 – 35 BC
PredecessorAzes I
SuccessorAzes II

Coinage

Azilises issued some joint coins with Azes, where Azes is presented as king on the obverse (ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΖΙΛΙΣΟΥ), 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").[1]

See also

References

  1. "Coins of the Indo-Greeks", Mitchener p.132

Sources

  • Olbrycht, Marek Jan (2016). "The Sacral Kingship of the early Arsacids. I. Fire Cult and Kingly Glory": 91–106. Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  • 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.
Preceded by
Azes I
Indo-Scythian Ruler
57–35 BC
Succeeded by
Azes II


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