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- noun Plural form of
Hephthalite .
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Hindu literature also applied the term to subsequent foreign invaders, such as the Shakas, Kushans, and White Huns (Hephthalites).
The Kalachakra Presentation of the Prophets of the Non-Indic Invaders (Full Analysis) 2006
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Before its appearance in the Kalachakra texts, “mleccha” was used in early Hindu literature to refer to the Macedonian Greek invaders, led by Alexander the Great in the third century BCE, Hindu literature also applied the term to subsequent foreign invaders, such as the Shakas, Kushans, and White Huns (Hephthalites).
The Kalachakra Presentation of the Prophets of the Non-Indic Invaders (Abridged Analysis) 2006
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Before its appearance in the Kalachakra texts, “mleccha” was used in early Hindu literature to refer to the Macedonian Greek invaders, led by Alexander the Great in the third century BCE, Hindu literature also applied the term to subsequent foreign invaders, such as the Shakas, Kushans, and White Huns (Hephthalites).
The Kalachakra Presentation of the Prophets of the Non-Indic Invaders (Abridged Analysis) 2006
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In 560, they captured the western portion of the Silk Route from the White Huns (Hephthalites) and migrated progressively to Kashgar, Sogdia, and Bactria, establishing a certain presence in Afghani Gandhara as well.
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Hindu literature also applied the term to subsequent foreign invaders, such as the Shakas, Kushans, and White Huns (Hephthalites).
The Kalachakra Presentation of the Prophets of the Non-Indic Invaders (Full Analysis) 2006
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The Buddhist monasteries in the area around Multan had been destroyed in 515 CE by the White Hun ruler, Mihirakula, and the Hephthalites had continued to rule in the region until conquered by Harsha.
The Kalachakra Presentation of the Prophets of the Non-Indic Invaders (Full Analysis) 2006
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The Buddhist monasteries in the area around Multan had been destroyed in 515 CE by the White Hun ruler, Mihirakula, and the Hephthalites had continued to rule in the region until conquered by Harsha.
The Kalachakra Presentation of the Prophets of the Non-Indic Invaders (Full Analysis) 2006
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He then campaigned successfully against the Hephthalites (443451).
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Kavad (Kabades, first reign), son of Peroz, lived with the Hephthalites as a hostage and was supported by them.
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Yazdgrid's last years were spent fighting on the northern borders against the Hephthalites.
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