Indo-Scythian art
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Indo-Scythian art developed under the various dynasties of Indo-Scythian rulers in Pakistan and northwestern India, from the 1st century BCE to the early 5th century CE, encompassing the productions o
The Mathura lion capital, a dynastic production, advertising the rule of Rajuvula and his relatives, as well as their sponsorship of Buddhism. 2 BCE-6 CE.
A coin of the Indo-Scythian king Azes, 1st century BCE.
A stone palette of the type found in the Early Saka layer at Sirkap
The Bimaran casket, representing the Buddha surrounded by Brahma (left) and Śakra (right) was found inside a stupa with coins of Azes inside. British Museum.
Northern Satraps
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The Northern Satraps, or sometimes Satraps of Mathura, or Northern Sakas, are a dynasty of Indo-Scythian rulers who held sway over the area of Punjab and Mathura after the decline of the Indo-Greeks,
Coins of contemporary Indo-Greek ruler Strato (r.c. 25 BCE to 10 CE, top) and Indo-Scythian ruler of Mathura Rajuvula (r.c. 10 BCE to 10 CE, bottom) discovered together in a mound in Mathura. The coins of Rajuvula were derived from those of Strato.
Indo-Scythian ruler Rajuvula, from his coinage.
Coin of Northern Satrap Bhadayasa. Obv:Greek legend BASILEWS SWTEROS ZLIIoY "Saviour King Zoilos", an imitation of the legend of Zoilos II Rev:Maharajasa Tratarasa Bhadrayashasa, "Saviour king Bhadayasha"