Coin Details
Country:
India
Dynasty:
Kutch Kingdom
Ruler:
Rao Godhaji I(1715 - 1719)
Composition:
Silver
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Description
Rao Godji I was the Rao of Cutch belonging to the Jadeja Rajput dynasty, who ruled Princely State of Cutch from 1715 to 1718Godji I was a son of Rao Pragmalji I. He led a force sent by his father to restore throne of Tamachi, the sixth in descent from their ancestor Hala, who was driven from Halar. After the death of Pragmalji, he succeeded in 1715 and ruled for a short period of three years. He deposed Haloji, the son of Pragmalji\'s elder brother Nagulji, of his estate of Mundra. Haloji, unable to resist, retired to Abdasa, and there founded the towns of Kothara, Kotri, and Nagarchi. His descendants are known as Halani Jadejas. He died in 1718 and was succeeded by his son Deshalji I reference DR84.1
Other Details
Era:
1101 AD - 1700 AD
Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Rim:
Plain
Diameter:
14
Weight:
4.4
Face Value:
1
Issued On:
1715
Exquisite
Obverse Rao shree Gohodj (Nagri in small character) value 1 Kori (1 INK) Currency Kori (1586-1948) Composition Silver (.916) Shape Round Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓ Number N#442893 References KM# 45