# Vima Kadphises - Emperor

URL: https://allhistories.com/hinduism/rulers/vima-kadphises
Reign: c. 105 – c. 127 CE
Dynasty or school: Kushan Empire
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vima_Kadphises

Kushan emperor who pushed into the Gangetic plain and issued the first Kushan gold coinage, many bearing the Shiva image. He is a key early example of imperial patronage of Shaivism.

## Succession
- Previous in list: [Vima Takto](https://allhistories.com/hinduism/rulers/vima-takto)
- Next in list: [Kanishka](https://allhistories.com/hinduism/rulers/kanishka)

## Timeline events during this reign or lifetime
- 106 - [Gautamiputra Satakarni Revives Satavahana Power](https://allhistories.com/hinduism/timeline/106-gautamiputra-satakarni-revives-satavahana-power)
- 127 - [Kanishka Reigns and Patronises Many Faiths](https://allhistories.com/hinduism/timeline/127-kanishka-reigns-and-patronises-many-faiths)