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Mihirakula

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Last of the hun rulers in India, oppressor of Buddhism

Historical FiguresLived 500 to 540 · aged 40
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Mihirakula, sometimes referred to as Mihiragula or Mahiragula, was the second and last Alchon Hun king of northwestern region of the Indian subcontinent from 515 to 542. He was a son of and successor to Toramana of Huna heritage. His father ruled the Indian part of the Hephthalite Empire.

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The extent of Mihirakula and his father's empire is unclear. Above is a map based on a Gwalior inscription. It re-constructs Alchon Hun empire c. 500 AD, with its capital of Balkh near Oxus river.The extent of Mihirakula and his father's empire is unclear. Above is a map based on a Gwalior inscription. It re-constructs Alchon Hun empire c. 500 AD, with its capital of Balkh near Oxus river.Coin of Mihirakula. Obv: Bust of king, with legend in Gupta script (),[2] (Ja)yatu Mihirakula ("Let there be victory to Mihirakula").[3] Rev: Dotted border around Fire altar flanked by attendants in the Sasanian Empire style.[4][5][6]Coin of Mihirakula. Obv: Bust of king, with legend in Gupta script (),[2] (Ja)yatu Mihirakula ("Let there be victory to Mihirakula").[3] Rev: Dotted border around Fire altar flanked by attendants in the Sasanian Empire style.[4][5][6]Xuanzang about Mihirakula (introductory part about his change of mind about Buddhism). Excerpt of the Southern Song edition of 1132 CE.[22]Xuanzang about Mihirakula (introductory part about his change of mind about Buddhism). Excerpt of the Southern Song edition of 1132 CE.[22]The defeat of the Alchon Huns under Mihirakula by King Yasodharman at Sondani in 528 CE.The defeat of the Alchon Huns under Mihirakula by King Yasodharman at Sondani in 528 CE.

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Mihirakula, sometimes referred to as Mihiragula or Mahiragula, was the second and last Alchon Hun king of northwestern region of the Indian subcontinent from 515 to 542. He was a son of and successor to Toramana of Huna heritage. His father ruled the Indian part of the Hephthalite Empire. Mihirakula ruled from his capital of Sagala.

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Lived 500 to 540 · aged 40
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