Zilgibis () was a ruler of the

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. He received gifts from the

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, with whom he made a treaty against

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. However, the Sassanid king

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also sent an embassy to him, and he also made a treaty with him. He eventually opted to side with the Persians, sending 20,000 from his troops to their aid. Upon hearing this, Justin informed Kavad that Zilgibis had also sworn alliance to him. He advised they become friends. Kavad agreed and had the Hun king and his troops killed.

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