Demetrius I of Bactria
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Historical FiguresLived 300 BC to 180 BC · aged 120
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Demetrius I Anicetus, also called Dimetriya or Dhammamita in Indian sources, was a Greco-Bactrian king and the founder of the Indo-Greek kingdom, who ruled areas from Bactria to ancient northwestern India.
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Commemorative coin of Agathocles of Bactria, for Demetrius I. Obverse with the Greek legend: ΔΗΜΗΤΡΙΟΥ ΑΝΙΚΗΤΟΥ, Dēmētriou Anikētou, "Of Demetrius the Unconquered". The reverse showing standing Heracles, and the Greek inscription: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΥΟΝΤΟΣ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΑΓΑΘΟΚΛΕΟΥΣ, Basileuontos Dikaiou Agathokleous, "Of Agathocles the Just, ruling as King". British Museum.
Silver tetradrachm of Demetrius I. Obverse with the diademed and draped bust of king, wearing elephant-skin headdress (evoking Alexander the Great and his conquests in India). Reverse shows Heracles standing, crowning himself, holding club and lion skin. Greek legend reads: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΔΗΜΗΤΡΙΟΥ, Basileōs Dēmētriou, "of King Demetrius".
A Yavana (greek) warrior statue in Rani ki noor, Khandagiri .
Silver obol of Demetrius I. Extremely small (12 millimeters in diameter), but beautifully crafted.
Coin of Demetrius I showing an Indian elephant walking on the obverse, and the winged goddess Nike on the reverse. Greek inscription reads: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΔΗΜΗΤΡΙΟΥ, "Of King Demetrius".
Taxila single-die coin with Lakshmi and arched-hill symbol (185-160 BC).
Coin of Demetrius I with an elephant wearing a bell and raising trunk on the obverse, and the caduceus on the reverse.In their orbit 4
Historical Figures born in the 300s BC 6
About this person
Category
Historical Figures
Type
Historical Figure
Status
deceased
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Lived 300 BC to 180 BC · aged 120
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