2026-06-01 Mon
Traikutaka ruled parts of Konkan, southern Gujarat (aparanta) and adjacent areas after the decline of the Western Kshatrapas. The dynasty’s name possibly derives from “Tri-kuta” (three-peaked mountain), referring to their capital or territory.
Daharsena or Dharsena's rule Approximately 440–456 CE is mentioned as Son of Maharaja Indradatta on his son’s coins.
The coin's reverse has Trikuta parvata at the centre with a river below as depicted on Western Kshatrapa coins around Brahmi legend, sometimes incomplete
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