© Amit Kher (CC BY-NC)
© Amit Kher (CC BY-NC)
2 Rattis - Jagapala Feudatory of Kalachuris of Ratnapura ND
1145 year| Silver | 0.2 g | 9.99 mm |
| Issuer | Kalachuri dynasty (Indian Hindu Dynasties) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1145 |
| Value | 1 Pana |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.2 g |
| Diameter | 9.99 mm |
| Thickness | 0.6 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#374168 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Devnagari legend “Sri (Si) Jaga/ Pala” in two lines.
Script: Devanagari
Edge
Plain
Comment
Jagapala was a feudatory of Kalachuri kings of Ratnapura. His identity was found recorded in an inscription dated 896 (Kalachuri era, 1145 CE) on the wall of a Rama temple at Rajim, Chhatisgarh.He is named as the founder of the Temple and is identified as a victorious general in the service of the Kalachuri kings of Ratnapura, helping kings Jajalladeva I (CE 1114-1126), Ratnadeva II (CE 1126-1140) & Prithvideva II (CE1140-1158) expand their kingdom.
Ref for information - Joe Cribb, Numismatic Digest Vol 27-28 (2003-2004)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of King Jagapala, who was a feudatory of the Kalachuris of Ratnapura, a powerful dynasty that ruled over much of central India during the 11th to 13th centuries. Despite being a vassal, Jagapala was able to issue his own coins, which suggests that he had a significant degree of autonomy and power within the Kalachuri Empire.
