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Sakas of Mathura, Rajuvula(c. 25-15 BC), Copper Unit, 6.20grms, Obv. Standing deity Lakshmi with Brahmi legend Mahakhatrapasa Rajuvulasa surrounding the deity, Rev. Abhiseka Lakshmi standing, watered by 2 elephants, An Excellent strike with almost complete legend and full designs on both sides, Pieper#1282, Extra Fine+, Extremely Rare. Rajuvula was a prominent ruler of the Northern Saka (Indo-Scythian) dynasty in Mathura during the 1st century CE. He is credited with consolidating Saka power in northern India after the decline of the Indo-Greek kingdoms, establishing Mathura as a major political and cultural center. Rajuvula maintained control over key trade routes and fortified territories, facilitating economic prosperity. He is also known from inscriptions and coinage, which display a mix of Greek, Brahmi, and Kharosthi scripts, reflecting the syncretic culture of the period. His reign strengthened the Saka presence in the Ganges plain and influenced regional art, architecture, and administration.
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