Rupee
Dynasty / Name of State : Alwar
Ruler / Authority : Sheodan Singh
Denomination : Rupee
Metal : Silver
Shape : Round or Irregular
Weight : 11.2-11.3
Minting Technique : Die Struck
Issued Year : 1860
Size :
History of Sheodan Singh
According to mythological legends, Alwar was a part of the Matsya region with Viratnagar as the capital. Alexander Cunningham postulated a theory that the city traced its name from the Salva tribe which was originally known as Salwapur then Salwar, Halawar and finally Alawar. According to the theory of origin states, the term Alwar comes from the Aravali hilly ranges. Some claim that it was named after Alaval Khan Mewati. while others says that A...Disclaimer :
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