Lot 76
Chowhanas of Shakambri Ajmer Ajaya Deva alias Jaichand 4-1/2 Masha Silver Unit
Auction # 19 Lucknow (Online)
- Estimated Price (INR)
- 1000 - 1200
- Price Realised -
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Auction Completed!
- Catalog Reference #
- Deyell # 179
- Metal Composition
- Silver
- Lot Grade/Condition
- very fine
- Diameter
- 15.15 mm
- Weight
- 4.25 gms
- Denomination
- Unit
- Calendar/Year
- c.1110-1120 AD
Chowhanas of Shakambri (Ajmer) Ajaya Deva alias Jaichand ( c.1110-1120 AD ), 4-1/2 Masha ( 1 Masha = 8 Ratti ), Silver Unit, 4.25 gms, 15.15 mm, Obv. Goddess Lakshmi seated front facing, Rev. Nagari legend in two lines Sri Aja / ya / deva, The Chowhanas dynasty, a branch of the Chowhanas clan (“clan” is derived from the Gaelic clann meaning “children”, “offspring”, “progeny” or “descendants”), distinguished itself in successfully fighting the Islamic invasions from Ghazna ( a city in central Afghanistan ), Deyell # 179, very fine, rare.