Description
Magadha Janapadha, Ajatashatru (c.492-460 BC), Silver Karshapana, 3.40 grms, 5 main symbols- 1x 6 Armed Symbol, 1x Sun, 1x 6 dots within a Crescent Moon, 1x Dotted Taurus symbol within a square box, 1x Elephant facing right looking upwards, Gupta and Hardaker Series 'I', Type #219(1), Bold and deeply struck symbols, Thin Flan, Extra Fine+, Very Rare. Ajatashatru was a powerful ruler of the Magadha Empire, and the son of King Bimbisara. He is known for overthrowing his father to seize the throne and for aggressively expanding Magadha through warfare and fortifications. Ajatashatru fought major wars against the Vrijji confederacy and Kosala, strengthened Rajagriha, and later became a supporter of Buddhism, playing a key role after the Buddha’s death.
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