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Hephthalite / White Huns, Napki Malik(475-576AD), Billion Drachm, 3.00 grms, obv. Crowned bust of the king to right with winged headdredd surmounted by a bull`s head and pahlavi legend on the right side, rev. Fire altar flanked by two attendents with a wheel above each attendent, Minted in Kabul, Gobl#205, Very Fine+, Rare The White Huns, or Alchons, were Central Asian nomads whose invasions into northern India weakened the Gupta Empire and accelerated political fragmentation. They were not just conquerors; over time, they adapted to local customs, governance, and social structures to establish authority in the region. Napki Malik, one of their lesser-known rulers, exemplifies this transformation, exercising influence through localized control and diplomacy rather than large-scale conquest. His reign shows how the Huns gradually shifted from foreign invaders to recognized regional powers, shaping post-Gupta political dynamics and leaving a subtle yet lasting mark on northern India’s history
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