Chandellas of Jejakabhukti, Kirtti Varman, Gold 1 1/8 Masha, 1.01g, Obv: Stylized Goddess

Chandellas of Jejakabhukti, Kirtti Varman, Gold 1 1/8 Masha, 1.01g, Obv: Stylized Goddess Lakshmi seated facing front, Rev: Devnagari legend “Srimatki / rtti vamma / Deva” in three lines. About extremely fine, rare. The Chandellas had been subjugated by the Kalachuri king Lakshmikarna during the reign of Devavarman. Kirttivarman revived the Chandela power by defeating Lakshmi-Karna. The Ajaygadh rock inscription of his descendant Viravarman states that he created a new kingdom by defeating Karna. Chandella inscriptions also credit Kirttivarman with other victories, stating that he vanquished s

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Auction: Auction #108 · Oswal Antiques · 2025-07-13 · Estimate: ₹ 9000 - ₹ 10000

Category: Medieval Bharat : Chandellas

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