Chashtana
Chashtana (Greek: Ϲιαϲτανϲας Siastansas (epigraphic), Τιαστανης Tiastanēs; Brahmi: Ca-ṣṭa-na Caṣṭana; Kharosthi: 𐨖𐨛𐨞 Cha-ṭha-ṇa, Chaṭhaṇa) was a ruler of the Saka Western Satraps in northwestern India during 78-130 CE, when he was the satrap of Ujjain.
| Chashtana | |
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| Mahakshatrapa Bhadramukha Swami | |
Silver coin of Chashtana, with ruler profile and Greek script legend ΡΑΝΝΙω ΙΑΤΡΑΠΑϹ ϹΙΑϹΤΑΝϹΑ. British Museum. | |
| Reign | 78-130 CE |
| Predecessor | Nahapana |
| Successor | Jayadaman |
| Dynasty | Kardamaka (Western Satrap) |
Statue of Chastana
Mathura Museum
Mathura Museum
Inscribed statue of Saka King Chastana, with inscription "Shastana" (Middle Brahmi script: Sha-sta-na). Kushan Period.
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