Zeionises


Zeionises was an Indo-Scythian satrap.

Name

Zeionises's name appears on his coins in the Greek form and the Kharosthi form, and on a silver vase from Taxila in the Kharosthi form, which are derived from Saka name *Jihonyaka, meaning "benefactor"

Reign

Zeionises was a satrap of the area of southern Chach for King Azes II.
He then became king, and ruled in parts of the Indian subcontinent around 10 BCE10 CE, but apparently lost his territory to the invasion of the Indo-Parthians.
His coins bear the Buddhist Triratna symbol on the obverse, and adopt representations of Greek divinities such as the city goddess Tyche.
A silver jug found at Taxila indicates that Zeionises was the "satrap of Chuksa, son of Manigula, brother of the great king", but who this king was remains uncertain.