ഇന്നത്തെ പഠനം
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അവതരണം
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Augustine Stephen D'souza
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വിഷയം
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ANCIENT INDIAN COINS
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Yaudheyas
Yaudheyas were a warrior clan that ruled the south eastern Panjab and Rajasthan. They were referenced in the Mahabharata and in the Ajudhiya inscription of Samudra Gupta and at a still early date by Panini in Ashtadhyayi and in the Junagarh inscription of Rudradaman.
Panini's mention amply proves that Yaudheyas must have been a recognised clan before the time of Alexander. Yaudheyas were often referred in Mahamayuri, Brihatsamhita, Puranas, Chandravyakarana and by Kashika. They followed Hinduism.
Their rule span from as early as 500 BC till 1200 AD. At their prime between 200 BC and 400 AD Yaudheyas controlled extensive territory served by three parallel issues of coinage, likely corresponding to three administrative areas.
Specifics of the coin shown below
Attributed to the first and second series issued between 190 - 340 AD.
Obverse - in Brahmi "Yaudheya Ganasya Jaya" meaning victory to the Yaudheya people. Kartikeya standing holding a sceptre, peacock at right.
Reverse - standing Devasena with hand on hip, wearing transparent garment, flower vase left, an inverted nandipada.
Denomination - Tetradrachma
Diameter - about 24 mm
Weight - 11.40 gms
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