Description
Hindu Shahis of Kabul and Ohinda, Samantadeva (c. 850-1,000 AD), Silver Drachma, 3.00grms, Obv. Recumbent bull facing left with legend in Sarada Sri Samantadeva, Rev. King Rider on a caparisoned horse with legend Bhi next to the rider (Deyell 44). Extremely Fine. Samantadeva (early 9th century AD) was an early Hindu Shahi ruler, known mainly through his coins. He defended Kabul–Ohind against advancing Arab forces from Sindh and pressure from local Turkic groups in the Kabul valley. His rule marks the transition from Turk Shahi to Hindu Shahi power, with constant frontier conflict rather than expansion, setting the stage for prolonged resistance later seen under Jayapala and Anandapala
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