Indo-Parthian kingdom
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The Indo-Parthian kingdom, also known as Pahlavas or Pahlawas in ancient Sanskrit texts, was a syncretric kingdom founded by Gondophares and was active from 19 CE to c. 226 CE. At its zenith, it ruled
Portrait of Gondophares, founder of the Indo-Parthian kingdom. He wears a headband, earrings, a necklace, and a cross-over jacket with round decorations.
Ancient Buddhist monastery Takht-i-Bahi (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) constructed by the Indo-Parthians in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.
Coinage of Pahares I, Indo-Parthian king of Turan (Circa 160-230 CE). Bearded bust left, wearing Parthian-style tiara. Crude figure of Nike walking right.
The Hellenistic temple with Ionic columns at Jandial, Taxila, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. It is usually interpreted as a Zoroastrian fire temple from the period of the Indo-Parthians.
Gondophares
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Gondophares I or Guduvhara I was the founder of the Indo-Parthian Kingdom and its most prominent king, ruling from 19 to 46. He probably belonged to a line of local princes who had governed the Parthi
Indo-Parthian kingdom
…The Indo-Parthian kingdom, also known as Pahlavas or Pahlawas in ancient Sanskrit texts, was a syncretric kingdom founded by Gondophares and was active from 19 CE to c. 226 CE. At its zenith, it ruled an area covering parts of eastern Iran, various parts of Afghanistan and the northwest…
Silver coin of Gondophares, minted in Drangiana
Gondophares receives a letter from St. Thomas