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Rajput Coins

RAJPUT DYNASTYS & THEIR COINAGE

The origin of the Rajputs is a controversy. They claimed to be the descendants of

the Kshatriyas of the Vedic times. Rajput also means 'scion of the royal blood' as used in

certain parts of Rajasthan. Some theory tells us that they were the descendants of

the Sakas, Hunas and the Kushanas ! Eventually they intermixed with the Hindus and

made India their home. What one can conclude is "The Rajputs are not a race but a group

of clans of distinct origin". The Pratihara clan of Kanauj has been proved to be of Gurjara

origin. The most important of Hun group of tribes had established a powerful dynasty in

Kanauj. The House of Mewar played an important role in political and military history of

India for centuries to come, and gave Rajput heroes like Bapa Raval, Rana Sanga, and Rana

Pratap.

The theory of Agnikula origin of the Rajput, states that Parasuram destroyed all

the Kshatriyas. However, Brahmanas felt the need to defend them and performed an Yaga

which gave them four heroes and each one of them created a separate clan. There came

into existence Chauhans, Chalukyas, Paramaras and the Pratiharas. The palaces, temples, forts that were built by Rajputs are the finest examples of Indian architecture.

The Rajputs ruling central Hindustan, circulated coins mostly of gold, copper, billon

and rarely silver. The gold, the drammas in weight were first struck by Gangeyadeva

Vikramaditya of Dahala of the Kalachuri dynasty. These coins had the familiar goddess of

wealth, Lakshmi on the obverse. In these coins, the Goddess is shown with four arms than

the usual two arms of the Gupta coins; the reverse carried the nagari legend. The similar

type of gold coins were also struck by Chandela kings of Mahoba in Bundelkand (1055-

1280), Tomara dynasty of Ajmer & Delhi (978-1128), and the Rathor kings of Kanauj. Muhammad of Ghor too actually struck few pieces in this style.

The invariable device Lakshmi became the motif on the coinage of Rajputs like that

of later Kushanas, Kidarites and Guptas. On the obverse, the frontally faced seated

female figure is placed within the dotted border. She has a nimbus behind her head, which

is also bordered with dots. Her left and right legs are either laced in front with symmetry or

one on the other, her two upper hand holds lotus stalks, and the two lower ones rest on her

lap or thighs. She wears a necklace, ear rings, bangles, girdles, and possibly anklets. The

reverse carried the legend in three lines - "Srimad", followed by the kings name and then

on the third line "Deva".

Of billons and the silver coins issued by Rajputs, the seated bull and horseman was

the invariable device. They were first struck by the Brahman Kings of Ohind (Gandhara)

on silver, the commonest were the issues ofSpalapati Deva and Samanta Deva. The

name of the king surrounded the bull in a circular style, wherein the undeciphered script

(Turanian ??) appeared on the obverse above bull. These type of coins were continued by

the Tomaras, Chauhans of Delhi, Rathors of Kanauj, Rajputs of Narwar and

the Amritapala rajas of Badayun. They were all mostly struck on billon. The invariable

device Bull and Horseman lasted the next three centuries in the hands of Kangra kings.

Rajput Coins

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Ajaya Deva of the Chauhans or Chahamanas of Sakambhari and

Ajayameru/Ajmer

ancientcoinsofindia 16-December-05 6:09pm

Ajaya Deva of the Chauhans or Chahamanas of Sakambhari and Ajayameru/Ajmer

Billon coin of Ajaya Deva (c.AD1110-1125) of the Chauhans or Chahamanas of Sakambhari and Ajayameru (Ajmer). The obverse shows a seated goddess (Lakhsmi) facing. Reverse inscription in Devanangari "Sri Aja/ya Devah" in two lines. For references : Deyell, Living without silver, #179 or Mitchiner, Non-Islamic states and

Western colonies, #456-457.

ancientcoinsofindia

16-December-05 6:12pm

Ajaya Deva of the Chauhans or Chahamanas of Sakambhari and Ajayameru/Ajmer

Billon coin of Ajaya Deva (c.AD1110-1125) of the Chauhans or Chahamanas of Sakambhari and Ajayameru (Ajmer). The obverse shows a seated goddess (Lakhsmi) facing. Reverse inscription in Devanangari "Sri Aja/ya Devah" in two lines. For references : Deyell, Living without silver, #179 or Mitchiner, Non-Islamic states and Western colonies, #456-457.


Ajaya Deva of the Chauhans or Chahamanas of Sakambhari and Ajayameru/Ajmer Billon coin of Ajaya Deva (c.AD1110-1125) of the Chauhans or

Chahamanas of Sakambhari and Ajayameru (Ajmer). The obverse

shows a seated goddess (Lakhsmi) facing. Reverse inscription in Devanangari "Sri Aja/ya Devah" in two lines. For references : Deyell, Living without silver, #179 or Mitchiner, Non-Islamic states and Western colonies, #456-457.


Ajaya Deva of the Chauhans or Chahamanas of Sakambhari and Ajayameru/Ajmer Billon coin of Ajaya Deva (c.AD1110-1125) of the Chauhans or Chahamanas of Sakambhari and Ajayameru (Ajmer). The obverse

shows a seated goddess (Lakhsmi) facing. Reverse inscription in Devanangari "Sri Aja/ya Devah" in two lines. For references : Deyell, Living without silver, #179 or Mitchiner, Non-Islamic states and Western colonies, #456-457.


Hindushahi Jital : Prithviraja Deva , Chauhans of Delhi

Prithviraja Chauhan (Prithviraja-III) of Chauhan Dynasty , Delhi

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Hindushahi Jital : Prithviraja Deva , Chauhans of Delhi

Prithviraja Chauhan (Prithviraja-III) of Chauhan Dynasty , Delhi


Chauhans of Ajmer and Delhi, Chahada Deva, billon Jital

Chauhans of Ajmer and their Delhi Governors, Chahada (c.1172-1191), billon Jital. Ref.: Tye#50; Deyell#220.

Lingen 10-August-06 2:43am

lot 039. Chauhans of Ranastanbhapura (Ranthambhor) Chauhans of Ranastanbhapura (Ranthambhor), Jaitra Simha (c. AD1275), billon unit, standing

lion to l./ Devanagari legend: jai/ta si de/va (Deyell.366)

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Chauhans of Sakambhari and Ajaymeru :Somalekha or Somala

Devi Somalekha or Somala Devi, Queen of Ajaya Deva of Chauhans or Chahamanas of Sakambhari and Ajayameru/Ajmer

1) Ruler : Somalekha or Somala Devi, Queen of Ajaya Deva

of Chauhans or Chahamanas of Sakambhari and Ajayameru/Ajmer 2) Year : 1110 AD -1120 AD 3) Unit : Unknown , Lead 4) Obverse : Horseman facing left 5) Reverse : Devnagari Legends : Sri Soma/la devi'. 6) Reference : Deyell John S.- Living without silver, #183

7) Additional Marks :

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Chauhans of Sakambhari and Ajaymeru :Somalekha or Somala Devi

Somalekha or Somala Devi, Queen of Ajaya Deva of Chauhans or Chahamanas of Sakambhari and Ajayameru/Ajmer

1) Ruler : Somalekha or Somala Devi, Queen of Ajaya Deva of Chauhans

or Chahamanas of Sakambhari and Ajayameru/Ajmer 2) Year : 1110 AD -1120 AD 3) Unit : Unknown , Lead 4) Obverse : Horseman facing left 5) Reverse : Devnagari Legends : Sri Soma/la devi'. 6) Reference : Deyell John S.- Living without silver, #183 7) Additional Marks :











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ancientcoinsofindia

28-April-07 6:47pm

Chauhans of Sakambhari and Ajaymeru :Somalekha or Somala

Devi Somalekha or Somala Devi, Queen of Ajaya Deva of Chauhans or

Chahamanas of Sakambhari and Ajayameru/Ajmer 1) Ruler : Somalekha or Somala Devi, Queen of Ajaya Deva of Chauhans or Chahamanas of Sakambhari and Ajayameru/Ajmer 2) Year : 1110 AD -1120 AD

3) Unit : Unknown , Lead 4) Obverse : Horseman facing left 5) Reverse : Devnagari Legends : Sri Soma/la devi'. 6) Reference : Deyell John S.- Living without silver, #183 7) Additional Marks :

ancientcoinsofindia 28-April-07 6:47pm

Chauhans of Sakambhari and Ajaymeru :Somalekha or Somala Devi Somalekha or Somala Devi, Queen of Ajaya Deva of Chauhans or Chahamanas of Sakambhari and Ajayameru/Ajmer

1) Ruler : Somalekha or Somala Devi, Queen of Ajaya Deva of Chauhans or Chahamanas of Sakambhari and Ajayameru/Ajmer 2) Year : 1110 AD -1120 AD

3) Unit : Unknown , Lead 4) Obverse : Horseman facing left 5) Reverse : Devnagari Legends : Sri Soma/la devi'. 6) Reference : Deyell John S.- Living without silver, #183 7) Additional Marks :

Lingen 2-October-07 12:06am

Chauhans of Sambhor and Ajmer, Vigraharaja IV, AV dinar Baldwin's Auctions Number 53, 26 September 2007, Lot number: 1540 Indian coins, Medieval, [i]Chauhans of Sambhor and Ajmer, Vigraharaja IV (fl 1153-1163 AD), Gold Dinar, 4.0g, obv Rama standing with bow

(D 213). One edge crack, otherwise very fine and very rare.[/i] Estimate: £ 500


lot 062, Chauhans of Ranastanbhapura, Jaitra Simha, Billon unit Chauhans of Ranastanbhapura (Ranthambhor), Jaitra Simha (c. AD 1275), Billon unit (4,30 g.), obv. Standing lion facing left. Rev. Devanagari ’jai/ta si de/va in three lines

(Deyell 366; MNI.699-700 wrongly attributed)

Keesuit

13-September-11 2:36pm

Chauhans/Chowhans of Ranthambhor, Jaitra Simha Deyell, Living without Silver, 1990 # 366: Chauhans of Ranastanbhapura (Ranthambhor), Jaitra Simha Mitchener 1978 ACW 5120-21, NISW 696-700, Pallavas of Kanchi, Narasimhavarman I




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daniilf 13-May-13 4:45am

Ajaya Deva of the Chauhans or Chahamanas of Sakambhari and

Ajayameru/Ajmer

Jackdaw 28-April-05 11:28am

Saindhava-Chalukya - Abhira-Chapa series of Saurashtra and Gujarat ca.800-9

tim_org 17-October-05 3:13pm

Chalukya series of Saurashtra and Gujarat. Anonymous, ca 950-

1050AD very thick


Chalukyas of Kalyana, Jayasimha II, AV pagoda Baldwin's Auctions Number 53, 26 September 2007, Lot number: 1536 Indian Coins, Medieval, [i]Chalukyas of Kalyana, Jayasimha II (1025-1043 AD), Gold Punchmarked Coin, 3.8g, nine punches, lion in centre,

four lion punches and four of Kanarese punches, legend around (Mitch, Karnataka 275-276). Extremely fine, rare in this grade.[/i]

Estimate: £ 400

hfrans

19-February-09 7:34pm

Eastern Chalukyas. Uncertain ruler. 10th century. AV Pagoda Ex CNG, Inc.: Sale 84, lot 1725. INDIA, Medieval. Eastern Chalukyas. Uncertain ruler. 10th century. AV Pagoda (37mm, 3.65 g). Series of Telegu-Kanarese punchmarks around central punchmark depicting lion standing left / Incuse of punchmarks. Cf. Chattopadhyaya 233-5; cf. Mitchiner, South I 191

(both ref. Kulottunga I).

hfrans


Eastern Chalukyas. Uncertain ruler. 10th century. AV Pagoda

Ex CNG, Inc.: Sale 84, lot 1724. INDIA, Medieval. Eastern Chalukyas. Uncertain ruler. 10th century. AV Pagoda (38mm, 3.79 g). Series of Telegu-Kanarese punchmarks around central punchmark depicting lion standing left / Incuse of punchmarks. Cf. Chattopadhyaya 233-5; cf. Mitchiner, South I 191

(both ref. Kulottunga I).

hfrans


Chalukyas of Kalyana. AV Pagoda, Uncertain ruler. Ex CNG, Inc.: Triton XIII, lot 1993. BID Estimate $5000

INDIA, Medieval. Chalukyas of Kalyana. Uncertain ruler. Circa 973-1068. AV Pagoda (3.77 g, 1h). Boar type. Caparisoned boar standing right on standard; crescent (moon), annulet (sun), sri, and four pellets above / Elaborately decorated triple-tiered parasol (or temple) surmounted by globe-in-crescent; on either side, pellet-in-annulet and







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swastika set on streamers; at base on either side, pellet-in-annulet

within pelleted border. Cf. Mitchiner, South I, 268-9; cf. G&G 4.

hfrans 3-January-10 1:15pm

Eastern Chalukyas, AV Uniface Pagoda, Uncertain ruler.

Ex The New York Sale XXIII: lot 330 Estimate: 6000 USD POST-GUPTA Eastern Chalukyas Uniface Pagoda. AV 3.80 g. Uncertain ruler, c.10th Century. Punch-marked with bull at centre, legend around. These coins seem to belong to the series of coins of the eastern Chalukyas published by Mitchiner,

see Mitchiner, Karnataka-Andhra 187-191.

hfrans 10-March-10 7:01pm

Eastern Chalukyas. Uncertain ruler. 10th century. AV Pagoda.

Ex CNG, Inc.: Sale 229, Lot: 263. INDIA, Post-Gupta (Deccan). Eastern Chalukyas. Uncertain ruler. 10th

century. AV Pagoda (34mm, 3.69 g). Series of Telegu-Kanarese punchmarks around central punchmark depicting lion standing left / Incuse of punchmarks. Cf. Chattopadhyaya 233-5; cf. Mitchiner, South I 191 (both ref. Kulottunga I).

khanzada 21-April-12 2:55am

Malwa guptas, Mahasenagupta, base dinara Mahasenagupta who lost.. South Magadha to Guada King and Tibetan king Sron Btson gambo (581-600AD), Mana Dynasty has established

independent kingdom between Midnapur and Orissa. With so many troubles Mahasenagupta retired to Malwa(582AD). But Peace was not there Kalachuris took over Malwa. Soon Chalukyas dislodged Kalachuris and Mahasenagupta rival DevaGupta usurped throne and Prabhakaravardhana has to resuce Kumaragupta and Madhavagupta sons of Mahasenagupta (602-603AD). Harsha Vardhan appoints MadhavGupta as the ruler of Magadha.

adityanoble 8-March-06 4:55pm

Paramaras of Malwa, Jaya Varman (c. AD 1255-1274) Obv-Goddess "Lakshmi" seated. Devanagari legend: sri ja/ya vamma/deva

A nice VF coin purchased by me recently. Ref.: Deyell#166

ancientcoinsofindia 10-March-06 6:31pm

Gadhaiya Paisa : Om type , Rare

Gadhaiya Paisa : Om type

There is one coin reported from Madhya pradesh

bears legends " Shri Om " or " Omkara " . Some scholars had attributed Paramara Rulers as issuer of coin . this coin is from post gupta period . These coins are of copper or billon commonly known as " Gadhiya " Coins . The obverse side of coin bears Head or Bust of King ( Granulated ) and reverse side bears the legends " Shri Om" or " Omkara " .

It is believed that these coins were issued in the name of Omkara Mandhata , whose famous temple stands on the


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banks of Narmada at Mandhata , not far from

Indore . Sourse : " Coins " by Late P.L. Gupta , National Book trust . pp 86- 87


Gadhaiya Paisa : Omkara type , Rare Gadhaiya Paisa : Omkara type

There is one coin reported from Madhya pradesh bears legends " Shri Om " or " Omkara " . Some scholars had attributed Paramara Rulers as issuer of coin . this coin is from post gupta period . These coins are of copper or billon commonly known as "

Gadhiya " Coins . The obverse side of coin bears Head or Bust of King ( Granulated ) and reverse

side bears the legends " Shri Om" or " Omkara " . It is believed that these coins were issued in the name of Omkara Mandhata , whose famous temple stands on the banks of Narmada at Mandhata , not far from

Indore . Sourse : " Coins " by Late P.L. Gupta , National Book trust . pp 86- 87

Lingen 5-April-08 6:03pm

Paramaras of Malwa, Udayaditya (c.1070-86),

AV 4 1/2 mashas Udayaditya (c.1070-86). Obv.: Seated goddess Lakhsmi facing. Rev.: Devanagari srimad-u/daya de/va Ref.: Deyell#164

hfrans 3-January-10 1:11pm

Paramaras of Vidarbha, Uniface AV Unit,

Jagadeva. Ex The New York Sale XXIII: lot 329

Estimate: 400 USD POST-GUPTA Paramaras of Vidarbha Jagadeva, 12th Century. Uniface AV Unit, 3.63 g. Pelleted spearhead, punches of a temple and human figure, possibly Shiva, “Sri Jagadeva” in Nagari, and two geometrical punches of a curving

“D” shaped design. B. Rath, Gold coins of the Paramaras: a reappraisal in the light of fresh evidence, Numismatic Digest 17 (1993), pp.52-53. Cf Baldwin’s Auction 40, London, lot 626. Rare.


lot-052, Indo-Sasanian, Gadhiya Paisa,

late Paramara series of Malwa Indo-Sasanian, Gadhiya Paisa (4,60 g.), Late Paramara series of Malwa (c.1150-1300), obv. Bust/rev. legend ‘Sri Omkara’, seems to be

issued by a monastery in Malwa. (MNI # 436+)




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Lingen

11-July-12 3:46pm

Paramaras of Vidarbha, Uniface AV Pagoda,

Jagadeva. Paramaras of Vidarbha

Jagadeva, ca. AD1095-1134. Uniface AV Pagoda, 3.69 g. Pelleted spearhead, punches of a temple and human figure, possibly Shiva, “Sri Jagadeva” in Nagari, and two geometrical punches of a curving “D” shaped design. Biswajeet Rath, Gold coins of the Paramaras: a reappraisal in the light of fresh evidence, Numismatic Digest 17 (1993),

pp.41-54.

xpoleg 8-January-13 7:05am

Paramaras of Malwa, Anonymous, Gadhaiya-Derivative Coinage, c. 1200-1302 AD

with nagri legeng

ancientcoinsofindia 18-November-05 5:22pm

Imperial Pratiharas : Bhoja-I ( Adivaraha) Boar series, AD 836-1019 Alexander Cunningham's Mediaeval Coins of india type 20 plate no VII , Pp54 .

Obverse : The Varaha incarnation of Vishnu ; to right , asun symbol ; behind a trident . Reverse : Legends in 2 lines " Shrimad Adivaraha "


Imperial Pratiharas : Bhoja-I ( Adivaraha) Boar series, AD 836-1019

Alexander Cunningham's Mediaeval Coins of india type 20 plate no VII , Pp54 . Obverse : The Varaha incarnation of Vishnu ; to right , asun symbol ; behind a trident . Reverse : Legends in 2 lines " Shrimad Adivaraha "


Imperial Pratiharas : Bhoja-I ( Adivaraha) Boar series, AD 836-1019 Alexander Cunningham's Mediaeval Coins of india

type 20 plate no VII , Pp54 . Obverse : The Varaha incarnation of Vishnu ; to right , asun symbol ; behind a trident . Reverse : Legends in 2 lines " Shrimad Adivaraha "



Alexander Cunningham's Mediaeval Coins of india type 20 plate no VII , Pp54 . Obverse : The Varaha incarnation of Vishnu ; to

right , asun symbol ; behind a trident . Reverse : Legends in 2 lines " Shrimad Adivaraha "

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Mervin

28-January-06 12:44am

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10-March-06 5:32pm

Imperial Pratiharas : Bhoja-I ( Adivaraha) Boar series ( Early Issue )


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10-March-06 6:36pm

Unknown Pratihara Coin : Sassanian type-3

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Pratiharas, Ar dramma, king Bhoja I.

Ruler : King Bhoja- I ( Mihirabhoja or Adivaraha ) Unit : Dramma or Adivaraha Dramma , Silver.


lot 044, Pratiharas, AR drachm

Pratiharas, AR drachm (3.30 g.), Bust to r./Fire altar with attendants (MNI 325-334)

kriehle 15-March-08 11:00pm

Pratihara Dynasty, Bhoja I (Adivaraha), AR

Dramma

asm 24-March-09 8:34pm

Ar drachm, period of Pratihara-Pala supremacy, ca AD 780-980. Please help attribute this coin.

asm 26-March-09 2:20pm

Period of Pratihara-Pala supremacy?

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Keesuit

26-January-10 4:21pm

Imperial Pratiharas: (Bhoja-I ( Adivaraha) ?)

Boar series ( Late issue ),

Akbar Baig 1-September-10 10:45pm

Ar drachm, Pratihara-Pala supremacy.

Un-attributed Indo-sasanian coin struck during the period of Pratihara-Pala supremacy and bearing Brahmi characters. Mitch NIS: 355-376

Akbar Baig 1-September-10 10:45pm

Ar drachm, Pratihara-Pala supremacy. Un-attributed Indo-sasanian coin struck during the period of Pratihara-Pala supremacy and bearing

Brahmi characters. Mitch NIS: 355-376

rati 13-September-10 11:14pm

Imperial Pratiharas, Boar series, Vinayaka,

AD 913-933


lot-073 India, Sindh, Pratihara, Multan, pre-Islamic AR masha India, Sindh, Pratihara dynasty, Multan (c. 8-9th cent.), pre-Islamic AR masha (0.78 g.)

of three-dotted type (MAC.4908, no correct attribution; S. Bhandara, The Monetary Heritage of Sindh in: Sindh past glory, present nostalgia, Mumbai 2008, p.40-41)

Keesuit


Imperial Pratiharas, Bhoja I & 1st successors (c.850-912) MNISW 336-48 Dotted wheel bottom right obverse

prasau 25-September-11 2:50pm

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Boar series

xpoleg 7-October-12 5:23am

AR Drachm of Devapala (ca.810-850 AD), SRI

DA type, the Pala Kingdom Silver drachm of Devapala (ca.810-850 AD), SRI DA type, the Pala Kingdom in Bengal, India Notes: Very stylized head of the Sassanian Emperor Firuz

(with dots for the lips and the eye), wearing winged and turreted headdress, DA in Brahmi

character in front of the bust / Stylized fire altar with attendants on both sides. 18mm, 3.66 grams, decent silver. Mitchiner NIS 377-383.

These coins are usually flatly struck on small flans and are almost always extremely worn out. This particular coin is quite nice - these are rarely seen in such a nice condition. The coins of the Palas were modeled on the coins of [i]Pratiharas, which were themselves derived from copies of the Sassanian coins. The Palas brought order to Bengal

which was in the state of Anarchy for most of the 7th century (following the death of Sasanka). The founder of the dynasty was one Gopala, a local

chielf who was elected by the council the Bengali chiefs. They dynasty was in control of Bengal for almost two and a half centuries, though the coins were issued only in the name of two rulers

(Devapala and Vigrahapala), with their successors continuing to strike coinages in the name of these two kings.[/i]

Hajelasatyen 9-November-12 3:54pm

Imperial Pratiharas AE Bhoja-I ( Adivaraha) Boar series. From own collection.

xpoleg

6-October-13 8:28am

Pratihars, Bhoja I AR Drachm

The Imperial Pratiharas:By ninth century, the supremacy of northern India was taken over by

another illustrious dynasty called Pratiharas which claimed descent from Lakhamana, brother of Lord Rama. The greatest king of pratihara dynasty was Bhoja I who took control of Kanyakubj (modern Kannauj) in 836 AD and created an empire which was similar in size of his predecessor, Harsha-

Vardhana. He built a city Bhojpal (modern Bhopal,









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capital of Madhya Pradesh state) which was named

after him. He was successful general and managed to defeat many of his powerful neighbours including the Gaudas of Bengal. Like Harsha-

Vardhana, Bhoja too was a great patron of art and literature and famous poet Rajashekhar was in his court. He received foreign travellers like Sulaiman and Al Masudi who left account of their travels to India. Both talk highly of his superior cavalry and his fine administration.Pratihara dynasty ruled for another 200 years although their dominion was

never to the extent of during Bhoja's rule. In 1018, Kannauj then ruled by Rajyapala Pratihara was sacked by Mahmud of Gazni and that was beginning of the end of this illustrious dynasty of north India. Shown above is a coin minted by the

great Pratihara king Bhoja I. The obverse show

Aadivaraha, boar like incarnation of Lord Vishnu while reverse of the coin show stylized fire altar and two attendant. The deity Aadivaraha is supposedly holding earth by his snout. The vigour and strength of Aadivaraha's image on these coin amply show die engraver's knowledge of scultptures of that era. Altar and attendant motif

was borrowed from Sassanaian coins which possibly came in India due to trade from Sassanian ruled Persia. The coins of Bhoja were immencely popular in medieval period and were extensively copied by his successors. All the kings of Pratihara dynasty minted exact same coin which were introduced by Bhoja I. Although the coins of

later rulers of Pratihara dynasty were more stylized

and heavily debased.

volowelsky 23-October-13 10:57pm

Imperial Pratiharas, Boar series, Vinayaka,

AD 913-933

Mervin


Imperial Pratiharas, Bhoja I & successors (early issue)


Kalachuris of Tripuri, Gangeya Deva, c.1015-1040. Kalachuris of Tripuri, Gangeyadeva, c.1015-1040. AU unit of 4 1/2 masha. Obv. Seated goddess Lakhsmi facing/Rev. Devanagari Srimad-Ga/ngeya de/vah.

Weight : 4 Grams Obverse : Seated Lakshmi







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Reverse : inscription in Nagari script " Shrimad

Gangeyadeva " Year : CIRCA 1030-1041 A.D.

esplines 4-February-06 12:23am

Kalachuris of Tripuri, Modern or contemporary imitation of Gangeyadeva

Kalachuris of Tripuri, Gangeyadeva, c.1015-1040. Contemporary, but most probably modern, imitation. AU unit of 4 1/2 masha. Obv. Seated goddess Lakhsmi facing/Rev. Devanagari Srimad-Ga/ngeya de/vah.

Weight : 4 Grams Obverse : Seated Lakshmi

Reverse : inscription in Nagari script " Shrimad Gangeyadeva "


Krishnaraja Kalachuri ( CIRCA 550-75 AD) AE Coin

Krishnaraja Kalachuri ( CIRCA 550-75 AD) The coins issued by this ruler have been found scattered and discovered from various places like Rajastan , Vidarbha , Kokan , Malwa , Nasik ,

Satara , Islands of Mumbai (Elephanta ) , Prakashe , Salsette in the

west and districts of Betul and Amaravati in east .

The Copper Coins have Seated Bull on obverse and reverse Bramhi legends " Krishnaraja".


Krishnaraja Kalachuri ( CIRCA 550-75 AD) AE Coin Krishnaraja Kalachuri ( CIRCA 550-75 AD)

The coins issued by this ruler have been found scattered and discovered from various places like Rajastan , Vidarbha , Kokan , Malwa , Nasik , Satara , Islands

of Mumbai (Elephanta ) , Prakashe , Salsette in the west and districts of Betul and Amaravati in east . The Copper Coins have Seated Bull on obverse and reverse Bramhi legends " Krishnaraja".







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Krishnaraja Kalachuri ( CIRCA 550-75 AD) AE

Coin Different Krishnaraja Kalachuri ( CIRCA 550-75 AD)

The coins issued by this ruler have been found scattered and discovered from various places like Rajastan , Vidarbha , Kokan , Malwa , Nasik , Satara , Islands

of Mumbai (Elephanta ) , Prakashe , Salsette in the west and districts of Betul and Amaravati in east .

The Copper Coins have Seated Bull on obverse and reverse Bramhi legends " Krishnaraja".


Krishnaraja Kalachuri ( CIRCA 550-75 AD) AR Coin Krishnaraja Kalachuri ( CIRCA 550-75 AD) The coins issued by this ruler have been found

scattered and discovered from various places like Rajastan , Vidarbha , Kokan , Malwa , Nasik , Satara , Islands of Mumbai (Elephanta ) , Prakashe , Salsette in the

west and districts of Betul and Amaravati in east . The western type of Gupta silver coins were copied by Krishnaraja of Kalachuri dynasty in the middle of sixth century A.D.. The Silver Coins are known as "

Krishanaraja Rupakas " , have been referred in the Anjaneri plates of Bhogasakti dated Kalachuri-Chedi Samvat (year) 461 ( CIRCA 710 AD) . These have Bust

of king on Obverse and seated bull surrounded by Bramhi inscription with name of king " Krishnaraja"

abariltur 29-October-06 1:29pm

kalachuris Hello, I desire to know references and denomination about this coin. I think it pertain to Kalachuris probably, but my actual reference

say 550-575 d.C. I think it is too many old. I have not seen







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references about this coin in MITCHINER.

Thanks.


Kalachuris of Dahal (Tripuri), Ganggeya Deva,

AV Dinar Baldwin's Auctions Number 53, 26 September 2007, Lot number: 1541 Indian coins, Medieval, [i]Kalachuris of Dahal (Tripuri), Ganggeya Deva (c.1015-1040 AD), Gold Dinar, 4.1g, obv Lakshmi seated facing, early type

(D 119a). Very fine and very scarce.[/i] Estimate: £ 100


Kalachuris of Ratanpura, Prithivi Deva, AV Dinar

Baldwin's Auctions Number 53, 26 September 2007, Lot number: 1550 Indian coins, Medieval, [i]Kalachuris of Ratanpura,

Prithivi Deva (c.1141-1158 AD), Gold Dinar, 3.8g, obv tiger mounted upon an elephant (M 417). Extremely fine and very rare.[/i] Estimate: £ 400


Kalachuris of Ratanpura, Jajjalla Deva, AV Dinar Baldwin's Auctions Number 53, 26 September 2007, Lot number: 1551

Indian coins, Medieval, [i]Kalachuris of Ratanpura, Jajjalla Deva (c.1160-1168 AD), Gold Dinar, 3.8g,

obv tiger mounted upon an elephant (D 132). Good very fine and very scarce.[/i] Estimate: £ 200

bimalt 13-March-09 12:53pm

Kalachuri feudatories in Malwa and Vidarbha

Nusrat 31-January-10 2:08pm

Kalachuris of Tripuri, Gangeya Deva, AV 4 1/2 Masha

Kalachuris of Tripuri, Gangeyadeva, c.1015-1040. AU unit of 4 1/2 masha.

Obv. Seated goddess Lakhsmi facing/Rev. Devanagari Srimad-Ga/ngeya de/vah.

antiqueshoppe

25-April-11 3:17pm

Kalachuris of Tripuri, Gangeya Deva, AV 4½ Masha



















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vaidyanadhan

20-May-11 9:02am

Kalachuris of Kalyana, period of Bijjala, AV

Pagoda, 1156-68 AD

khanzada 21-April-12 2:55am

Malwa guptas, Mahasenagupta, base dinara Mahasenagupta who lost.. South Magadha to Guada King and Tibetan king Sron Btson gambo (581-600AD), Mana Dynasty has established independent kingdom between Midnapur and

Orissa. With so many troubles Mahasenagupta retired to Malwa(582AD). But Peace was not there Kalachuris took over Malwa. Soon Chalukyas

dislodged Kalachuris and Mahasenagupta rival DevaGupta usurped throne and Prabhakaravardhana has to resuce Kumaragupta and Madhavagupta sons of Mahasenagupta (602-

603AD). Harsha Vardhan appoints MadhavGupta as the ruler of Magadha.

jumanji 31-March-13 3:55pm

Kalachuris of Tripuri, Gangeya Deva, AV 4½ Masha


Chandellas of Jejakabhukti, Sallakshana Varman Deva

Chandella king Sallakshana Varman Deva (c. AD1110). Obv- seated goddess-Lakshmi.

Rev. legend: srimat-ha/llakshana va /rmma deva Ref.: Deyell#137


Chandella Kirti verman Obv- seated goddess-Lakshmi. Rev. legend

adityanoble 16-April-06 11:46pm

Chandela Dynasty, Rajput

Goddess seating in welcome (Namskar).

Rev-Legend













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Abdoosh 14-October-05 2:56am

Hindushahi Jital, King Mahipaladeva of Tomara (Rajput)

Dynasty

Bull-Horseman type


Hindushahi Jital, King Mahipaladeva of Tomara (Rajput) Dynasty This is Hindushahi Bull-Horseman type JITAL coin of King Mahipaladeva of Tomara (Rajput) Dynasty ( CIRCA 1103-1128 AD )

viur 1-February-09 2:44pm

Tomaras of Delhi, Madana Pala Deva (1145-1167 AD), Billon Jital

Keesuit 4-February-10 6:04pm

Hindushahi Jital, King Mahipaladeva of Tomara (Rajput) Dynasty Deyell 232

Ansari 14-October-12 6:24pm

Tomaras of Delhi, Madana Pala Deva, CE 1145-67, Deyell #204 Ref.: Deyell #204

coindealer

22-March-04 10:17pm

Gahadavalas, Govinda Chandra, fl. AD1114-1154, AU unit of 4 1/2 masha Gohadavalas (Rathors) of Kanauj and Kasi (Varanasi) Govinda Chandra: fl. AD1114-1154 and his successors until AD1193 AV unit of 4 1/2 masha Rev. Three line Brahmi legend:

Srimad Go - vinda Chandra - Deva + altar symbol Mitchiner NI&WC: #490.

hmk 22-August-05 8:52pm

Gahadavalas, Govindachandra (c.1114-1154)

Gold coin (4 1/2 masha) of Govindachandra c.1114-1154, Gahadavalas (Rathors) of Kanauj and Kasi (Varanasi). Devanagari srimat-go/vinda candra/deva in three lines, lotus below right. Ref.: MNI#490+; Deyell#145.















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charm

29-January-09 2:41am

Gahadavalas, Govinda Chandra, fl. AD1114-1154, AU unit of 4

1/2 masha Gohadavalas (Rathors) of Kanauj and Kasi (Varanasi)

Govinda Chandra: fl. AD1114-1154 and his successors until AD1193 AV unit of 4 1/2 masha Rev. Three line Brahmi legend: Srimad Go - vinda Chandra - Deva + altar symbol Mitchiner NI&WC: #490.

Image kindly provided by Bob Reis


Kangra Rulers of Katoch : Apurvachandra


Kangra Rulers of Katoch : Shingarchandra


Kangra Rulers of Katoch : Trilokchandra-II

antiqueshoppe 25-September-05 7:42pm

Kangra Rajas, Sri Apurva Chandra Deva

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Kangra Rulers of Katoch : Rupachandra


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esplines

24-March-06 4:56pm

Kangra: Shingarchandra (?)

rati 31-March-06 1:14am

Kangra Rajas, AE jital, Apurva Chandra Deva.

Kangra Rajas, Tye, "Jitals" 66. Raja Apurva Chandra Deva, who ruled ca AD 1230 or 1345-60 (Mitch)

esplines 4-April-06 3:11am

Rajas of Kangra, Avatara Chandra Deva, post 1250

Ref.: Tye#76, Jha#499+

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Rajas of Kangra, AE jital, King Rupa chandra


Rajas of Kangra, Singarachandra, 1375-90, MNISW 584-88


Rajas of Kangra, Meghachandra, 1390-1405, MNISW 589-92


Rajas of Kangra, Trilokachandra, 1610-35, MNISW 596-97

Picture obverse MNISW 597 should be turned 90 degrees clockwise















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Rajas of Kangra, AE jital, King Rupa chandra

prasau 6-April-11 7:55pm

Kangra Rajas, Guna Chandra Deva, AE Jital

Horse on one side as in Jital coins and words written in Nagari on other side

xpoleg 7-April-11 11:28am

Kangra Rajas AE Jital, Apurva Chandra Deva


lot-071 India, Kangra, Singara Chandra Deva, billon unit

India, Kangra, Singara Chandra Deva (c. AD1375-139), billon unit (3.64 g.) (Tye 70.1; MNI.584+)

Keesuit 30-August-11 2:30pm

Rajas of Kangra, Singarachandra, 1375-90, MNISW 584-88

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Kangra Kingdom, Megha Chandra Kangra Kingdom

Megha Chandra, after 1250 AD

AE Drachm Obverse: Stylized horseman right

Reverse: Inscriptions in 3 lines: "Maharaja Sri Meghar Chan Deva". (hope Description is right) if not or anyone has further information -> please comment! Thanks













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charm

22-August-12 8:13am

Maharajahs of Kangra, AE jital, Trilokachandra

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xpoleg 18-October-13 2:16am

Rajas of Kangra, Singarachandra, AE Jital

Obverse: Stylized horseman right. Reverse:Stylized bull, Sanskrit inscriptions above .

PB-Eins 8-November-13 8:17pm

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Ruler? Date of issue?


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Rajas of Kangra Ruler? Date of issue?


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Kangra Kingdom, Trilokachandra, 1610 - 1635

Rajas of Kangra Trilokachandra,

1610 - 1635


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