The '''Kidarite Kingdom''' was founded during the middle of the [[4th century|4th century CE]] by a [[Kushan]] vassal in [[Pakistan]], named Kidara. He rose to power and overthrew the old Kushan dynasty.
The '''Kidarite Kingdom''' was founded during the middle of the [[4th century]] by a [[Kushan]] vassal in [[Pakistan]], named Kidara. He rose to power and overthrew the old Kushan dynasty.
He created a kingdom known as the Kidarite Kingdom, although he probably considered himself a Kushan, as indicated by the Kushan style of his coins. The Kidarite seem to have been rather prosperous, although on a smaller scale than their Kushan predecessors.
He created a kingdom known as the Kidarite Kingdom, although he probably considered himself a Kushan, as indicated by the Kushan style of his coins. The Kidarite seem to have been rather prosperous, although on a smaller scale than their Kushan predecessors.
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==Main Kidarite kings==
==Main Kidarite kings==
*Kidara, c. 360-380 CE
*Kidara, c. 360-380
*Salanavira, mid-5th c. CE
*Salanavira, mid-5th century
*Vinayaditya, late 5th c. CE
*Vinayaditya, late 5th century
==See also==
==See also==
*[[Kushan Empire]]
*[[Kushan Empire]]
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Revision as of 19:25, 6 November 2005
File:Kidara.jpgCoin of Kidara (reigned circa 360-380 CE), founder of the Kidarite Kingdom Obv: King Kidara standing. Rev: Goddess Ardoksho seated.
The Kidarite Kingdom was founded during the middle of the 4th century by a Kushan vassal in Pakistan, named Kidara. He rose to power and overthrew the old Kushan dynasty.
He created a kingdom known as the Kidarite Kingdom, although he probably considered himself a Kushan, as indicated by the Kushan style of his coins. The Kidarite seem to have been rather prosperous, although on a smaller scale than their Kushan predecessors.
The Kidarites were the last remnants of the Kushan empire. They were ultimately wiped out in the 5th century by the invasions of the White Huns, and later the expansion of Islam.
