2021-04-02 Fri

Kuntala Janapada was one of the sixteen Mahajanapadas of ancient India. Today, Kuntala Janapada includes the region of the Southern part of Maharashtra and the northern part of Karnataka. The mention of Kunatala Janapada is also found in ‘Markandeya Purana’. According to the ‘Markandeya Purana’ Kuntala Janapada is listed under the country of Madhya Desha. During ancient times, the Kuntala region was also ruled by the Nanda Dynasty.

This silver double Karshapana was issued from Kuntala Janapada during the ancient period. This double Karshapana is listed for INR 30,000 in an upcoming auction of Oswal Antiques that will be held in Mumbai on 25th April 2021.

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