Lot 1026: India, Chauhans of Delhi and Ajmer. Prithviraja III. A.D. 1149-1192. BI jital.

AUCTION: Triskeles - Auction 26 (Auction 334)

Description

Prithviraja III. A.D. 1149-1192. BI jital (16 mm, 3.20 g). Horseman right, with Devanagari legend Sri Pri/thviraja Deva around / Bull seated left, with Devanagari legend Asavari Sri Samanta Deva around. Deyell 225. A choice specimen with complete legends. Rare to find in this grade. Very fine.

Prithviraj Chauhan is the legendary king of Delhi and Ajmer who decisively defeated Muhammad Ghori (bin Sam) in 1191, only to be defeated and killed by the Muslim invader the following year. Prithviraj's fame as the warrior hero of the Rajputs lives on in the epic poem Prithviraj Raso composed by Chand Bardai.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 1026
Listing #: 202124
Closed: Friday, December 7, 2018 7:16:15 PM CT
Estimate: $125

Sold Winning Bid: $75
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Description

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 1026
Listing #: 202124
Closed: Friday, December 7, 2018 7:16:15 PM CT
Estimate: $125