Elephants on Indian coins
2018-04-30 Mon
Elephants played a very important role in many cultures and traditions. But we do not even have to go deep into the “cultural” and “religious” significance of these majestic animals to understand why they are such a hit with the public! Just type ‘elephant’ in your Google search and you will find so many adorable videos and images of elephants.Today we find elephants all over the social media, but in the ancient and the medieval times, they adorned various paintings, sculptures and coins! Let’s embark on a wild journey of exploring elephants on Indian coins.
I’m sure you all are excited. So without any delay get ready to get lost in the majestic world of the Elephants of Indian coins!
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