Rupee
Dynasty / Name of State : Arcot
Ruler / Authority : Umdat-ul-Umara
Denomination : Rupee
Metal : Silver
Shape : Round, Irregular
Weight : 10.70-11.60g
Minting Technique : Die Struck
Issued Year : 1211
Size :
History of Umdat-ul-Umara
The term ‘Arcot’ is said to be derived from Tamil word Aarukaadu which means ‘Six Forests’. In local folklore, Arcot was described as a lush region flanked with forests which was believed to be resided by sages and seers. The Arcot Princely state was situated in the Carnatic region of South India between about 1690 and 1855. The term ‘carnatic’ was given by Europeans to southern India between the Eastern Ghats and the Coromandel coas...Disclaimer :
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