Heliodorus pillar
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The Heliodorus pillar is a stone column that was erected around 113 BCE in central India in Besnagar, Madhya Pradesh. The pillar is commonly named after Heliodorus, who was an ambassador of the Indo-G
Heliodorus pillar in Vidisha, India.
Initial reconstitution of the Heliodorus pillar by Cunningham in 1874–1875
The fan-palm pinnacle Cunningham assumed belonged to the Heliodorus pillar.
Structure and decorative elements of the Heliodorus pillar. The pillar originally supported a statue of Garuda, now lost, or possibly located in the Gujari Mahal Museum in Gwalior.
Antialcidas
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Antialcidas Nikephoros was a king of the Indo-Greek Kingdom, who reigned from his capital at Taxila. Bopearachchi has suggested that he ruled from ca. 115 to 95 BC in the western parts of the Indo-Gre
Heliodorus pillar
…The pillar is commonly named after Heliodorus (Greek: Ηλιόδωρος) (identified by him as a Garuda-standard), who was an ambassador of the Indo-Greek king Antialcidas from Taxila, and was sent to the Indian ruler Bhagabhadra. A dedication written in Brahmi script was inscribed on the pillar, venerating Vāsudeva…
Portrait of Antialcidas
Silver tetradrachm of King Antialcidas. Obverse with the bust of Antialcidas wearing aegis and holding a spear, with Greek legend: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΝΙΚΗΦΟΡΟΥ ΑΝΤΙΑΛΚΙΔΟΥ "Of Victorious King Antialcidas". Reverse shows Zeus with lotus-tipped sceptre, in front of an elephant with a bell (symbol of Taxila), surmouted by Nike holding a wreath, crowning the elephant. Kharoshti legend: Maharajasa Jayadharasa Antialikitasa, "Of Victorious King Antialcidas". Pushkalavati mint.
Silver coin of King Antialcidas in Attic weight. Obverse shows the King's portrait with Boeotian Helmet facing right. Reverse with Zeus Nikephoros, and Greek legend: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΝΙΚΗΦΟΡΟΥ ΑΝΤΙΑΛΚΙΔΟΥ, Basileōs Nikēphorou Antialkidou, "Of Victorious King Antialcidas".
Silver coin of King Antialcidas in Attic weight. Obverse showing the King wearing a kausia and diadem. Reverse with Zeus Nikephoros, and Greek legend: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΝΙΚΗΦΟΡΟΥ ΑΝΤΙΑΛΚΙΔΟΥ, Basileōs Nikēphorou Antialkidou, "Of Victorious King Antialcidas".