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Sha'r Awtar

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Sha'r Awtar (Sabaean: 𐩦𐩲𐩧𐩣 𐩱𐩥𐩩𐩧𐩣) was a king from the Hashid tribe related to Banu Hamdan which took control over the Kingdom of Saba'.[1] His rule was contemporary with a rival tribe led by Il Sharih Yahdhib.

He led many campaigns against Hadhramaut and Axum in which he managed to defeat them.

See also

References

  1. ^ Albert Jamme, Inscriptions from Mahram Bilqis, p.135