Shahis of Kabul: Kamaluka Khudarayakah, Bull & Horseman Jital, Tye-22, EX-RARE!!

Description

Shahis of Ohind & Kabul (
circa 850-1026 CE
):
Kamaluka Khudarayakah, BI Bull & Horseman Type Jital, 3.17 gm, 18.4-18.7 mm, Tye-22.
Obverse
: Horseman advancing right holding banner; Sharadah Letter Ma behind the banner (
upper left
), unknown symbol (possibly a tamgha) above the horse's head (
upper right
). Another symbol possibly depicting a severed head (resemblinb the facial profile in the later series Samanta Devah jitals, Tye-21) under the horse's front legs
Reverse
: śri KhuDaRaYaKah in Sharada above a recumbent zebu bull facing left with trident on rump; star in front of the Zebu (
lower left
)
Weight
: 3.17 gm
Diameter
: 18.4 - 18.7 mm
References
: Tye-22
Grade
: Choice VF
(Sharp bold strike with clearly legible facial profile of the horse rider)
Rarity
: Extremely rare with only a few specimen know. This is one of the finest exemplars of this extremely rare issue
The name Khudarayakah is often considered as the title taken by the Islamic ruler of Ohind, Kabul and Gandhara in keeping with the local regal norms. Based on contemporary sources, it is considered that the title Khudarayakah was adopted by Yaqub bin Laith al-Saffari when he was appointed the governor of Khurasan and eastern holdings by the Abbassid caliph. The coin offered here shows what could possibly be a severed head under the horse's front legs. This could possibly signify the defeat and deposition of the Hindu Shahi rulers of Ohind by Yaqub or one of his local governors / military commanders. On the other hand, this could very well be the issue of a pre-Islamic ruler belonging to the Hindu Shahi dynasty who had to fight against contenders to the throne, and the coin was issued to commemorate his victory.
Note:
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