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| Nahapana | |
|---|---|
| Western Satrap | |
 Silver coin of Nahapana, with ruler profile and pseudo-Greek legend "ΡΑΝΝΙΩ ΞΑΗΑΡΑΤΑϹ ΝΑΗΑΠΑΝΑϹ", transliteration of the Prakrit "Raño Kshaharatasa Nahapanasa" (or "King Kshaharata Nahapana"). British Museum.[1] | |
| Reign | 1st century – 22 March 78 |
| Predecessor | Bhumaka |
| Successor | Chastana |
| Died | 22 March 78 |
| Father | Bhumaka |
Nahapana (Ancient Greek: Ναηαπάνα Nahapána; Kharosthi: 𐨣𐨱𐨤𐨣 Na-ha-pa-na, Nahapana;[4] Brahmi: 
Na-ha-pā-na, Nahapāna;[4]), was an important ruler of the Western Kshatrapas, descendant of the Indo-Scythians, in northwestern India, who ruled during the 1st or 2nd century CE. According to one of his coins, he was the son of Bhumaka.[5]
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