Chalukyas of Gujarat, Rana Hasti, Silver Dirham

Ruler : Rana Hasti
Era : (900-1000 AD) 
Denomination : Dirham
Dynasty : Chalukyas of Gujarat
Weight :  .50 grams
Diameter :  7.04 mm 
Reference : Mitch # ACW 4910- 4913

Obverse :
An elephant standing to right with beaded border around.

Reverse :
Nagari legend shri rana hasti.

Comment : 
The Chalukyas of Gujarat, also referred to as the Solankis, were an offshoot of the larger Chalukya dynasty of southern and central India. The term "Rana Hasti" is often associated with notable rulers or specific branches within this lineage. Rana Hasti or Ratnahastin also means elephant king.