Azilises

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Azilises
Indo-Scythian king
Azilises on horse, wearing a tunic.
Reign	Indo-Scythians: 57 BC - 35 BC
Predecessor	Azes I
Successor	Azes II

Azilises was an Indo-Scythian king who ruled in the area of Gandhara.

Contents 1 Coinage 2 See also 3 Notes 4 References 5 External links

[edit] 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").^[1]

[edit] See also

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

[edit] Notes

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

[edit] 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.

[edit] External links

• Coins of Azilises

Preceded by Azes I

Indo-Scythian Ruler 57 BC–35 BC

Succeeded by Azes II