Peroz (Kidarite)

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Peroz
Kapa Piryasa (Gadahara). Circa 350-375 CE.jpg
The name "Peroz" (Pi-ro-ysa) appears on the coins of "Gadahara" (for the region of Gandhara), thought to belong to the Kidarite Huns. On the obverse, vertically:
Right field: The name Gupta ashoka g.svgGupta ashoka d.svgGupta ashoka h.svgGupta ashoka r.svg Ga-da-ha-ra appears in the right field.
Middle field: This issue has the name Piroysa (Gupta ashoka pi.jpgGupta allahabad ro.jpgGupta ashoka ysa.jpg Pi-ro-ysa), thought to be Peroz, under the arm of the standing ruler.[1]
Left field: Gupta ashoka k.svgGupta ashoka p.svg appears in the left field, meaning unknown, although this is also often read Gupta allahabad ku.jpgGupta gujarat ss.svgGupta ashoka nn.svg Ku-shā-ṇa for Kushan.[2] Circa 350-375 CE
Kidarites
Reigncirca 350-360 CE
PredecessorKirada
SuccessorKidara

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