Vonones of Sakastan
Vonones | |
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Sakastan | |
Reign | 75–57 BCE |
Predecessor | Unknown |
Successor | Spalahores |
Died | 57 BCE |
Vonones, also spelled Vovones (
Vonones' origins are uncertain.
A major argument against the proposal of a blood relationship between Vonones and the two commanders was due to both of them having Saka names, contrary to Vonones' Parthian name.[5] Saghi Gazerani has suggested that after the Arsacid re-conquest of Sakastan (sometime between 124 BCE and 115 BCE), which was given as a fiefdom to the Surenid general that led the expedition, the Surenids (who became independent after 88 BCE) and the Sakas became closely connected, presumably through alliances and intermarriages.[10] Indeed, the Parthians and Sakas are often confused in Indian literature.[4] The mythological Iranian hero Rostam (who was from Sakastan), is mentioned in Iranian traditions as both Parthian and Saka, thus supporting this dual-identity.[4]
Vonones was succeeded by Spalahores.
Notes
References
- ^ Gardner, Percy, The Coins of the Greek and Scythic Kings of Bactria and India in the British Museum, p. 99
- ^ a b c d Gazerani 2015, p. 15.
- ^ a b Rezakhani 2017, p. 33.
- ^ a b c Gazerani 2015, p. 17.
- ^ a b c d e Gazerani 2015, p. 16.
- ^ a b Rezakhani 2017, p. 34 (note 20).
- ^ Gazerani 2015, pp. 15–16.
- ^ Rezakhani 2017, p. 34 (see also note 20).
- ^ Gazerani 2015, p. 16 (see also note 18).
- ^ Gazerani 2015, p. 16–17.
- ^ Rezakhani 2017, p. 34.
- ^ Rezakhani 2017, pp. 34, 37.
Sources
- Gazerani, Saghi (2015). The Sistani Cycle of Epics and Iran's National History: On the Margins of Historiography. BRILL. pp. 1–250. ISBN 9789004282964.
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