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Indo- Skythians, Azes (c. 58-12BC), Quadrangular Copper Unit, 3.60grms, Obv. Greek legend ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ Β/ΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΜΕ/ΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΖOY surrounding Hephaistos who is standing front facing, holding hammer and tongs and making benediction gesture with a Monogram, Rev. Kharoshti legend Rajarajasa Mahatasa Avasa [of Great King, King of Kings Azes the Great]) surrounding a Lion who is facing left, Minted in Taxila. ISCH 2,116.10-30, R2, Extra Fine+, Very Rare Azes I was a major Indo-Scythian ruler active in north-western India . He consolidated Scythian control over Gandhara, the Indus region, and parts of Punjab after defeating remaining Indo-Greek kings. Azes is closely associated with the defeat of Hippostratos and the end of effective Indo-Greek political power in India. His reign marks the firm establishment of Indo-Scythian dominance over key Indian trade routes linking Central Asia with the subcontinent. Azes ruled amid constant pressure from rival nomadic groups and local Indian powers, setting the stage for later conflicts with Indo-Parthians and the eventual Kushan expansion into north-western India
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