Tomaras( Rajputs) of Delhi ,Mahipaladeva ( 1103 -1128 AD ) Copper
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Mahipala-AD.1103-1128
He was a Tomara ruler of Delhi. The City of Delhi was founded by Tomars
in the first half of eighth century. They were subordinates to Kanauj in the
beginning and later became independent. Chauhans took over the land from them
in twelfth century. In 1043, Mahipal captured Thaneswar, Nagarkot and Hansi. He
is said to have contributed a lot to development of Delhi. There is an area
called “Mahipalpur” near the Indira Gandhi International airport in Delhi.
Obv: seated bull to left ,above portions of nagari legend "Mahi pala".
Rev: Horserider .
Due to using a big die on small planchat only a small proportion of of the disign appears on the flan ,sometimes the inscription is rendered so large in proportion to the space available that only two letters are visible ..
Obv: seated bull to left ,above portions of nagari legend "Mahi pala".
Rev: Horserider .
Due to using a big die on small planchat only a small proportion of of the disign appears on the flan ,sometimes the inscription is rendered so large in proportion to the space available that only two letters are visible ..
