Chashtana vs Publius Septimius Geta

Chashtana established the Kardamaka dynasty of the Western Kshatrapas, becoming its first ruler. This line ruled over parts of western and central India for several centuries, issuing coins and inscriptions that document their reign.

Chashtana issued silver coins bearing his name and title, dated in the Saka era. These coins provide a chronological framework for the Western Kshatrapa period and are key sources for reconstructing the history of the region.

Geta accompanied his father Septimius Severus and brother Caracalla on a military campaign into Caledonia (modern Scotland). The campaign aimed to subdue the Caledonian tribes but achieved limited success, with heavy Roman casualties.

Emperor Septimius Severus elevated his younger son Geta to the rank of Augustus, making him co-emperor alongside his brother Caracalla. This joint rule was intended to secure the Severan dynasty's succession.

After the death of Septimius Severus, Geta was murdered in his mother's arms by soldiers loyal to Caracalla. The assassination occurred in the imperial palace, ending the power struggle between the brothers and leaving Caracalla as sole emperor.

Following Geta's murder, Caracalla ordered a damnatio memoriae against his brother. Geta's name was erased from inscriptions, his statues were destroyed, and his image was removed from public monuments, attempting to erase his memory from history.