Description
Hunnic Rulers of Kashmir – Toramana II (c. 540-570 CE), Copper Unit, 7.10 grams, Large Flan, Obv: A seated goddess facing forward, with the Brahmi inscription Jaya to the right, and a vase of plenty (kalasa) at the top right.Rev: The king is depicted standing, facing forward, holding a sceptre in his raised left hand while offering at an altar with his right. The Brahmi legend reads Sri Toramana. AIC#1983, Rare in this Condition The Hun tribes consolidated their rule over Bactria in the 4th century CE and expanded into the Kabul Valley, Gandhara, and Taxila in the early 5th century. Toramana II (c. 540-570 CE), a prominent Hun king, played a pivotal role in this expansion, leading significant incursions into northern India, including parts of the Ganges Valley and Central India. Influenced by Gupta, Kushana, and Kota Punjab coinage, his reign marked the peak of Hun dominance. Following defeats by local rulers such as Vishnuvardana and Baladitya, the Huns withdrew back to Gandhara and Kashmir.
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