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Eucratides I
Greco-Bactrian king from 172/171 BC to 145 BC / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Eucratides I (Ancient Greek: Εὐκρατίδης, Eukratídēs, reigned 172/171–145 BC), also called Eucratides the Great,[1]and Evukratida in Indian sources,[2] was one of the most important Greco-Bactrian kings.[1][3] He conquered large parts of northern India,[4] and minted a vast and prestigious coinage, suggesting a rule of considerable importance and prosperity. His immediate successors were the last Greek kings to rule in Bactria.[5]
Quick Facts King of the Bactrian Empire, Reign ...
Eucratides I | |
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Great King, Basileus | |
![]() Portrait of Eucratides wearing a Boeotian style Macedonian helmet. | |
King of the Bactrian Empire | |
Reign | 171–145 BC |
Predecessor | Euthydemus II |
Successor | Eucratides II |
Successor | Heliocles I |
Born | c. 205 BC |
Died | 145 BC Bactria |
Issue | |
Dynasty | Eucratid |
Father | Heliocles |
Mother | Laodice |
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