The Hepthalites

Convenors: Dr Madhuvanti Ghose (SOAS, London)

Dr Etienne de la Vassiere (CNRS, Paris)

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This panel aims to discuss current issues pertaining to the Hephthalites in South and Central Asia. The current research on various aspects of the study of the Hepthalites through numismatic and textual sources as well as art and archaeology will be presented and certain conclusions about our knowledge about these people will be reassessed through discussion. Some of the keys questions will include the identification of the different nomadic groups, tracking their history and chronology, discussing the Khingila question, new finds which can throw light on these issues from Gandhara, Kashmir, and Sogdia as well as questions related to the art produced during this time in areas under the Hephthalites will be addressed.