Azes II

AncientEmperorIndo-Scythian Kingdom-30 — -5

Last major Indo-Scythian ruler.

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Quick Facts

Born

30 BCE

Died

5 BCE

Country

Indo-Scythian Kingdom

Era

Ancient

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)50

Political (20%)37

Influence (20%)46

Legacy (20%)39

Leadership (15%)52

Strategy (15%)43

Total Score44.0

Azes II — Complete Timeline

20 BC

Consolidation of Indo-Scythian RulePolitical Action

Azes II succeeded Azes I and maintained control over the Indo-Scythian kingdom in the Indus Valley and Punjab. He continued the use of the Azes era and issued coins with his own portrait.

SuccessionIndo-ScythianRule

Impact: regional

5 BC

Defeat by the Indo-ParthiansWar◆ Major

Azes II's kingdom was conquered by the Indo-Parthian ruler Gondophares. This ended the major Indo-Scythian rule in the region, with Azes II being the last significant Indo-Scythian king.

ConquestDefeatIndo-Parthian

Impact: regionaltragic