Chapotkata/ Chavda dynasty of medieval Gujarat Dharanivaraha, c. 10th century AD AE coin (11 mm, 0.94 g) Obverse: Recumbent bull to right Reverse: Nagari legend in 3 lines Sri Dhara-niva-raha Ref: Unpublished Dharanivaraha ruled large parts of the the Kathiawar peninsula in the early 10th century. His capital was Vardhamanapura, modern-day Wadhwan in Saurashtra. His royal title was Mahasamantadhipati in the Haddala copper plate grant. He was eventually defeated by the Chalukya king Avani Varman II in 916 AD. Dharanivaraha's coins are not published. Extremely Rare and CHOICE. |