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Lot No.108
AUC33
Hindu Coins of Medieval India
Auction Date: 19-04-2019
Copper
Gohils of Kathiyawad, copper coin of 'Mukharaj', most likely identified as Mokhadaji (1309-1347 AD), 1.99g. Obv: Nagari letter Shri in circular border. Rev: Nagari legend in two lines Shri Mukha / Raja.
Very fine, Extremely rare.
Mokhadaji Gohil was a contemporary of Muhammad bin Tughlaq of Delhi. He tried to expand his kingdom by defeated small neighbouring rulers. He then conquered the island of Piram and also the seaport of Ghogha. His mission was to make seafaring safe for voyagers and traders. However he incurred the wrath of the Sultan of Delhi who attacked him at Ghogha. Mokhadaji was defeated in the
battle and killed.
No coins attributed to Mokhadaji are yet known and this appears to be the very first specimen. The attribution is tentative but aided by the fact that the coin is very similar to the Chudasama issues of Junagarh, the legend suggests a 14th century date and 'Mukharaja' could well be a Sanskrit form of 'Mokhad', the Gujarati name of the king.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 10,000-12,000
Sold For :
Rs. 10,000
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