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Monday, December 1, 2008

Chedi Janapada Coin


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Chedi Janapada

This Janapada was situated on the south of Jamuna river. Towards the north west side is the Chambal river, towards the south east side extended upto Kaveri (District Banda). Its area was between Pathar of Malwa and the hill range of Bundlekhand.

period: 550 - 400 B.C.
metal: silver
weight: 49 grains
deno: 2 shana

Legends:
From the Mahabharata: Krishna had wife Rukmini. Her brother Rukmi wanted to marry his sister to the King of Chedi, Shishupal.

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