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INDIA, Medieval. Chandellas of Jejakabhukti. Paramardi, circa 1165-1203. 1/4 Unit (Electrum, 12 mm, 1.00 g). Goddess Lakshmi seated facing. Rev. SRIMAD PARAMADI VARMMA ('The fortunate Paramadi Varmma' in Devanagari). Deyell -. Cf. MNI 408 (for full unit). Very rare. Very fine.
From a collection of coins from Central Asia.
Paramardi was one of the last kings of the Chandellas. He was defeated and killed in the early 13th century by Prithviraja Chauhan and Muhammad ibn Sam, a blow from which the Chandellas never recovered.
From a collection of coins from Central Asia.
Paramardi was one of the last kings of the Chandellas. He was defeated and killed in the early 13th century by Prithviraja Chauhan and Muhammad ibn Sam, a blow from which the Chandellas never recovered.