The Cambridge History of India, Vol. I: Ancient India v1.c31.92
The Cambridge History of India, Vol. I: Ancient India v1.c31.92
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The third class has the portrait of Pacores and the symbol of Gondopharnes combined with the legend of Sasas, who uses the subordinate title, 'Great King,' and is described as 'the brother's son of Aspa.' There can be no doubt that this Aspa must be the *strategos* Aspavarman, who held office in the reigns of Azes II and Gondopharnes. During the reign of Gondopharnes he was succeeded by his nephew, Sasas, who was governor of Takshaçilā in the reign of Pacores. The line of *strategoi* was no doubt continued under the suzerainty of the Kushāṇas. It is apparently represented by the coins which bear the title, Σωτὴρ Μέγας, 'The Great Saviour,' and which were formerly attributed to 'the unknown king.'