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Kakatiyas of Warangal, gold punch-marked gadyana issued by a 'Lenka' (feudatory) chief, 3.76g

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Kakatiyas of Warangal, gold punch-marked gadyana issued by a 'Lenka' (feudatory) chief, 3.76g
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Kakatiyas of Warangal, gold punch-marked gadyana issued by a 'Lenka' (feudatory) chief, repousse fabric, (1100-1200 AD), 3.76g, height: 30.95mm, width: 29.97mm. Obv: Nine punches struck deeply on a very thin flan - a boar facing right with sun and moon above in the centre, 2x Kannada letter 'Shri', 4x six-petal lotuses, 1x Kannada legend Koma and 1x Kannada legend Lenka.

Extremely fine, Very rare.

The Kakatiyas emerged as independent rulers in late 12th century. Prior to this, they ruled as feudatories of the Chalukyas of Kalyana. But they also had feudatories of their own and these were known as 'Lenkas', lietrally meaning 'bodyguards'. We do not know who 'Koma Lenka' exactly was, but it is certain that he was one of these feudatories. The fabric of the coin suggests an early date and most likely Koma Lenka ruled under Prola I (c.1052-1076).