Lot 450: India, Chauhans of Delhi and Ajmer. Prithviraja III. 1149-1192. BI jital.

AUCTION: Triskeles - Auction 27 (Auction 335)

Description

Prithviraja III. 1149-1192. BI jital (16 mm, 3.22 g). Horseman right, with Devanagari legend Sri Pri/thviraja Deva around / Bull seated left, with Devanagari legend Asavari Sri Samanta Deva around. Deyell, Living Without Silver, 225. A choice specimen with complete legends. 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 #: 450
Listing #: 211875
Closed: Friday, March 15, 2019 6:29:40 PM CT
Estimate: $100

Starting Bid: $60
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Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 450
Listing #: 211875
Closed: Friday, March 15, 2019 6:29:40 PM CT
Estimate: $100