Orthagnes
Orthagnes was an Indo-Parthian king who ruled around AD 70.
Orthagnes is primarily known from coins that were minted in Kandahar . He is referred to as Gondophares on the coins . The name of the latter ruler became a ruler title after his death. A word with the ending Gadana or Gudana (brother of Gad ) in Kharoshti appears on the back of the coins . The meaning is unknown. His son and successor was Ubouzanes .
Web links
- Christine Fröhlich: INDO-PARTHIAN DYNASTY . In: Ehsan Yarshater (Ed.): Encyclopædia Iranica (English, including references)
- Orthagnes' coin
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Orthagnes |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Indian king |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 1st century BC BC or 1st century |
| DATE OF DEATH | at 70 |