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Lot No.180
AUC44
Hindu Coins of Medieval India
Auction Date: 06-05-2023
Copper
Hindu kings of Kashmir, Utpala dynasty - copper dinar of Nirjjita/Anirjjita varman (c.906 AD), not listed in major publications, 6.18g. Obv: Stylized representation of a seated goddess; Sarada legend Ani to right. Rev: Stylized king standing facing left, sacrificing over altar; Sarada legend rjji(ta) below his arm.
About Extremely fine, Very rare.
The reign of Sugandha Rani ended in chaos. She was heavily under the control of mercenary soldiers called 'Tantrins' and 'Ekangas'. She selected Nirjjita varman, son of Sukha varman and grandson of Shura varman, to be the king, in the hope that being her relative, he would act according to her directions. But Nirjjita varman was a physical handicap and used to squander money. The Tantrin infantry then deposed him and installed his son Partha on the throne ('Rajatarangini of Kalhana Pandita: Vol 1', translated by Jogesh Chunder Dutt, London, 1887, p. 123-124)
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 10,000-12,000
Sold For :
Rs. 10,000
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