{"title":"History Lovers","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"ancient-india-chahamanas-ajmer-ajaya-deva-lakshmi-type-c-1110-1120-ad-numismatic-collectible","title":"Ancient India Chahamanas (Ajmer) – Ajaya Deva Goddess Lakshmi Type (c. 1110–1120 AD) Numismatic Collectible","description":"\u003cp\u003eAncient India – Chahamanas of Ajmer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAjaya Deva – Goddess Lakshmi Type | c. 1110–1120 AD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA historically significant medieval Indian coin of Ajaya Deva, a ruler of the Chahamana (Chauhan) dynasty of Ajmer. Dating to approximately 1110–1120 AD, this coin represents the distinctive monetary tradition of one of the important Rajput dynasties of medieval northern India.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Chahamanas, better known as the Chauhans, established Ajmer as an important political centre and played a major role in the history of Rajasthan and northern India.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eObverse\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe coin features a depiction of Goddess Lakshmi, the Hindu goddess of prosperity, wealth and good fortune.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe seated goddess motif is a characteristic feature of this series and reflects the strong religious and artistic traditions incorporated into medieval Indian coinage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReverse\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse carries the name and titulature of Ajaya Deva in Nagari script, surrounded by a stylised arrangement of letters and symbols characteristic of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of the ruler's name and the Lakshmi type makes this an important example of medieval Rajput coinage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoin Details\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegion: Ancient \/ Medieval India\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKingdom: Chahamanas of Ajmer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDynasty: Chahamana (Chauhan)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRuler: Ajaya Deva\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDate: c. 1110–1120 AD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeriod: Early 12th Century AD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eType: Goddess Lakshmi Type\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eObverse: Goddess Lakshmi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReverse: Nagari legend bearing the ruler's name\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScript: Nagari\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCategory: Medieval Indian Coin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistorical Background\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Chahamana dynasty of Ajmer was one of the prominent Rajput ruling houses of medieval northern India. Ajmer developed into an important centre under the Chahamanas, whose territories extended across parts of present-day Rajasthan and neighbouring regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAjaya Deva is traditionally regarded as an important ruler of the early 12th-century Chahamana line. His coinage provides tangible evidence of the political and cultural environment of medieval Rajasthan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe depiction of Goddess Lakshmi on the coin is especially noteworthy. Religious imagery was an important component of medieval Indian coinage, while the inclusion of the ruler's name in Nagari script provides an important connection between the physical coin and its issuing authority.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollector's Appeal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn excellent historical collectible for specialists and enthusiasts of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Ancient \u0026amp; Medieval Indian Coins\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Chahamana \/ Chauhan Coinage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Ajmer Coinage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Rajput Coins\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Ajaya Deva Coins\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Goddess Lakshmi Coins\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Medieval Hindu Coinage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Early 12th Century Indian Coins\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Nagari Script Coins\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Rajasthan Numismatics\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAge of Coin: Approximately 900 years old.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fascinating piece of medieval Indian history, representing the Chahamanas of Ajmer, the Rajput heritage of Rajasthan and the enduring tradition of Goddess Lakshmi imagery in Indian coinage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gupta Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48186001260756,"sku":"A00001","price":9999.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0840\/5028\/0660\/files\/fby8NrRE.webp?v=1782729373"},{"product_id":"ancient-haryana-yaudheya-republic-karttikeya-devasena-copper-coin-11-52g-c-3rd-4th-century-ce-1-700-years-old","title":"Ancient Haryana Yaudheya Republic Karttikeya \u0026 Devasena Copper Coin – 11.52g – c. 3rd–4th Century CE – 1,700+ Years Old","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAncient Haryana – Yaudheya Republic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKarttikeya \u0026amp; Devasena Copper Unit | 11.52 g | c. 3rd–4th Century CE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA remarkable \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eancient copper coin of the Yaudheya Republic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, associated with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHaryana region of northern India\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, featuring \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKarttikeya (Skanda)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on the obverse and his consort \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDevasena\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on the reverse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDating to approximately the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3rd–4th century CE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this substantial \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e11.52-gram copper unit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1,700–1,800 years old\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and represents an important piece of Haryana’s ancient political, religious and numismatic heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eObverse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKarttikeya (Skanda)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is depicted standing facing, holding a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003espear in his right hand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. A small \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epeacock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, his traditional vehicle, appears near his feet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe surrounding Brahmi legend reads:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Yaudheya Ganasya Jaya”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003emeaning \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Victory to the Yaudheya people.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe legend is especially significant because it identifies the collective \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYaudheya Gana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e rather than an individual ruler.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReverse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reverse depicts \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGoddess Devasena\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, consort of Karttikeya, standing facing left within a dotted border.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShe is shown with a raised hand and is accompanied by distinctive religious symbols:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eKalasha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – sacred vessel symbolising auspiciousness, abundance and prosperity.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTriratna \/ Nandipada\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – an important ancient religious symbol.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe pairing of Karttikeya and Devasena makes this an especially attractive example of ancient Indian religious coinage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoin Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegion:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ancient Haryana, Northern India\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIssuing Authority:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yaudheya Republic \/ Yaudheya Ganasangha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e c. 3rd–4th Century CE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Copper Unit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Copper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 11.52 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eObverse:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Karttikeya standing with spear and peacock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReverse:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Devasena standing left with Kalasha and Triratna\/Nandipada\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLegend:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e “Yaudheya Ganasya Jaya”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScript:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Brahmi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReference:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Devendra Handa, Plate LXXII\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1,700–1,800 years old\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Significance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYaudheyas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e were an ancient warrior republic whose territories were strongly associated with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epresent-day Haryana and adjoining regions of northern India\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir name is derived from the ancient concept of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eyodha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, meaning warrior, and their coinage reflects their strong martial identity. Rather than depicting a hereditary monarch, Yaudheya coins prominently celebrate the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003egana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, or collective republican community.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe inscription \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Yaudheya Ganasya Jaya” — “Victory to the Yaudheya people”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is therefore of exceptional historical importance. It provides direct evidence of a political system in which the identity of the community itself was represented on its coinage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKarttikeya and the Yaudheyas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Yaudheyas were particularly devoted to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKarttikeya (Skanda)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the Hindu deity associated with warfare, military power and victory.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHis appearance on Yaudheya coinage is one of the most distinctive features of the series and reflects the community’s martial character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe depiction of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDevasena\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Karttikeya’s consort, on the reverse adds further religious significance and creates an unusually complete representation of the Skanda tradition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy This Coin Is Special\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAncient coin associated with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHaryana\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eIssued by the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYaudheya Republic\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eApproximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1,700–1,800 years old\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSubstantial \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e11.52 g copper unit\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKarttikeya depicted with spear and peacock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDevasena depicted on the reverse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAncient \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrahmi script\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eInscription proclaiming \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Victory to the Yaudheya people”\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eImportant evidence of ancient \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003erepublican coinage\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrong connection with ancient Haryana’s history\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector’s Appeal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn exceptional piece for collectors of:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAncient Haryana Coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYaudheya Republic Coinage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYaudheya Ganasangha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKarttikeya \/ Skanda Coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDevasena Coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAncient Hindu Coinage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAncient Copper Coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRepublican Indian Coinage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrahmi Script Coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAncient Northern Indian Coinage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3rd–4th Century CE Coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA remarkable 1,700+ year-old piece of ancient Haryana’s history, combining republican political identity, powerful Karttikeya worship and distinctive Brahmi numismatic art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gupta Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48468511129812,"sku":"A00061","price":5999.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0840\/5028\/0660\/files\/Picsart_26-08-09_19-00-38-645-Photoroom_1.jpg?v=1786618060"}],"url":"https:\/\/guptacoins.com\/collections\/history-lovers.oembed","provider":"Gupta Coins","version":"1.0","type":"link"}