Kingdom of Valabhi
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The Kingdom of Valabhi was an early medieval kingdom in Western India from 475 to 776. It was founded by Bhatarka, a general in the Gupta Empire, and ruled by the Maitraka dynasty.
Silver Drachm of Bhaṭārka (Maitrakas of Valabhi). Obverse: Head of the kings facing right. Reverse: Trishula trident (symbol of Shiva) with legend in the Brahmi script: Rájño Mahákshatrapasa Bhatárakasa Mahesara–Śrí Bhaṭṭárakasa "Of the illustrious, the Shaivaite, Bhattaraka, the great king; the great Kshtrapa; the Lord and devotee of Maheshwara."
Silver Drachm of Dharasena (Maitraka, 570–606 CE, Gujarat), on the model of the Western Satraps. National Museum, New Delhi.
Eran stone pillar inscription.
Rubbing of the inscription.
Saindhava
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The Saindhavas, also known as Jayadrathas, was a medieval Indian dynasty that ruled western Saurashtra from c. 735 CE to c. 920 CE, probably in alliance with Maitrakas in its early years. Their capita
Kingdom of Valabhi
…region of north and south. The Navsari plate of Avanijanashraya Pulakeshin mentions that the Tajjika (Arabs) had destroyed the Kachchelas (of Kutch), Saindhavas, Surastra, Chavotkata (Chavdas), Mauryas and Gurjaras (of Lata) and proceeded towards the Deccan. Jayabhatta helped the Maitrakas in battle at Valabhi…
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