Polity Kingdom of Margiana

This article is about the specific polity Kingdom of Margiana and therefore only includes events related to its territory and not to its possessions or colonies. If you are interested in the possession, this is the link to the article about the nation which includes all possessions as well as all the different incarnations of the nation.

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Initially a Parthian Satrapy, Margiana became independent around 50 AD. At the onset of the 3rd century AD, Margiana had been restored as a vassal of the Parthian Empire. It was located in eastern Turkmenistan.

Establishment

  • January 51: The Kushans returned to Margiana in the 1st century AD and helped the satrap Sanabares declare himself king who ruled from ca. 50 AD.

Chronology

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1. Events

  • January 92: Han Dynasty general Ban Chao, with the aid of the Kushan Empire, was able to subdue the regions of Kashgar and Sogdiana.
  • January 101: Kushan emperor Vima Kadphises (c. 95 - c. 127) conquers territories in Bactria.

Disestablishment

  • January 201: At the onset of the 3rd century AD, Margiana had been restored as a vassal of the Parthian Empire, but continued to exist as a "virtually independent state".