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Turk Shahis
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The Turk Shahis were a dynasty of Western Turk, or mixed Turco-Hephthalite origin, that ruled from Kabul and Kapisa to Gandhara in the 7th to 9th centuries AD. They may have been of Khalaj ethnicity.
The Bala Hissar fortress, west Kabul, originally built around the 5th century AD
The Bala Hissar fortress, west Kabul, originally built around the 5th century AD
Portrait of the Turk Shahis ruler Tegin Shah, who received the investiture from the Tang Emperor in 719/720 CE, as "King of Jibin, Tegin (ruler) of th
Portrait of the Turk Shahis ruler Tegin Shah, who received the investiture from the Tang Emperor in 719/720 CE, as "King of Jibin, Tegin (ruler) of the Khalaj".
Royal figure with triple-crescent crown and halo, wearing a double-lapel caftan and boots, accompanied by a figure in armour. This is a possible depic
Royal figure with triple-crescent crown and halo, wearing a double-lapel caftan and boots, accompanied by a figure in armour. This is a possible depiction of Sun and Moon deities, showing Central Asian influence. Mural from the Fondukistan monastery, circa 700 AD. Similarities can be seen with the Kizil Caves knights, indicating the continuity of Central Asian art under the patronage of the Western Turks.
Sasanian drachm with Fromo Kesaro obverse and reverse rim overstrike in Bactrian.
Sasanian drachm with Fromo Kesaro obverse and reverse rim overstrike in Bactrian.
Hindu Shahis
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The Hindu Shahis, also referred to as the Kabul Shahis and Odi Shahis, were a dynasty that ruled Kabulistan, Gandhara and Punjab between 822 CE and 1026 CE, succeeding the Turk Shahis.
Horseman on a coin of Spalapati, i.e. the "War-lord". The headgear has been interpreted as a turban.
Horseman on a coin of Spalapati, i.e. the "War-lord". The headgear has been interpreted as a turban.
Hund inscription of Jayapaladeva.
Hund inscription of Jayapaladeva.
Mahmud of Ghazni riding an elephant following his conquest in India.
Mahmud of Ghazni riding an elephant following his conquest in India.
Ghaznavid bilingual coinage of Mas'ud I of Ghazni (r. 1030-1040 CE), derived from Hindu Shahi designs, with the name of Mas'ud (Persian: مسعود) around
Ghaznavid bilingual coinage of Mas'ud I of Ghazni (r. 1030-1040 CE), derived from Hindu Shahi designs, with the name of Mas'ud (Persian: مسعود) around the head of the horserider.