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Alchon Huns
The Alchon Huns were a nomadic people who set up states in Central Asia and the Indian subcontinent from the 4th to the 6th centuries. They expanded from the Paropamisus into the Punjab and central India. They wiped out the Kidarites and contributed to the fall of the Gupta Empire.
Key facts
| Dates | c. 370 CE – c. 670 CE |
|---|---|
| Region | Iran & Central Asia |
| Continent | Asia |
| Capital | Kapisa |
| Religion(s) | Hinduism, Buddhism, Zoroastrianism |
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