Kalachuris of Ratanpur, A feudatory under Ratna Deva II, “Jagapala” Silver Pana

Ruler : Jagapala Deva
Era : (c. 1100-1150 AD)
Dynasty : Kalachuris of Ratanpur
Denomination : Silver Pana
Weight : 0.20 grams
Diameter :  7.8 mm
Reference : (Joe Cribb ND Vol. 27-28)

Obverse :
Stylized representation of seated Goddess Lakshmi.

Reverse :
Devnagari legend “Sri Jaga/ Pala” in two lines.

Comment :
The Kalachuris of Ratnapura, also known as the Haihaya Yadava/Abhira of Ratanpur, were a central Indian dynasty during 11th and 12th centuries. They ruled parts of present-day Chhattisgarh from their capital at Ratnapura (modern Ratanpur in Bilaspur district). They were an offshoot of the Kalachuris of Tripuri, and ruled as vassals of the parent dynasty for many years, Rare.