Avanti Janapada
Avanti or Avantika was one of the four monarchical Mahajanapadas during the pre-Mauryan period. It was located at modern Malwa, Nimar and adjoining parts of Madhya Pradesh,
period: 500 - 400 B.C.
metal: silver
weight: 20.4 grains
deno: 1/2 Karashapana
Legend:
From the Mahabharata: Was ruled by the Yadava kings and Krishna and Balram had their education in Avanti. Avanti was divided into north and south by river Vetravati. The two kings of Avanti (Vinda and Anuvinda) allied with the Kauravas in Kurukshetra War.
Monday, December 1, 2008
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