Lot 86

Hindu Medieval, Kashmir Rajas, Utpala Dynasty, Anirjjita Varman (906 AD), Copper Drachm, 6.22 gms, 18.94 mm, Obverse: Stylized seated goddess Lakshmi at center, Sharada letters in right field reading ‘Ani’, Reverse: Stylized standing king at centre, Sharada letters in right field reading ‘rjjita’ , very fine+, very rare.

Note:  The reign of Sugandha Rani widow of Shankar Varman ended in chaos. She was heavily under the control of mercenary soldiers called ' Tantrins ' and ' Ekangas '. She elected Anirjjita Varman, son of Sukha Varman and grandson of Shura Varman, to be the Regent as he was a cripple (popularly called as 'Pangu'), in the hope that being her relative, he would act according to her directions. But Anirjjita Varman was an unpopular Leader & was known for squandering money, later he appointed his son ' Partha Varman ' as King after abdicating Sugandha Rani.

Hindu Medieval, Kashmir Rajas, Utpala Dynasty, Anirjita Varma (c. 906 AD), Copper Dramma, 6.22 gms, 18.94 mm, Obverse: Stylized seated goddess Ardoksho (Lakshmi) at center, Sharada letters in right field reading ‘Ani’, Reverse: Stylized standing king at centre, Sharada letters in right field reading ‘rji’, very fine, rare.