INDIAN HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Notes: Muhammad Ghori is known to have adopted the seated goddess Lakshmi type of the coins of Gahadavalas/ Rajputs for circulation in the Gahadavala territories. He got stamped the figure of Goddess Lakshmi on his coins and had his name inscribed in Nagari Characters.

Detailed explanation-2: -About the coins with Goddess Lakshmi issued by Mohammed bin Sam, known to us as Mohammed Ghori after defeating Prithviraj Chauhan in the battle of Terrain in 1192 AD.

Detailed explanation-3: -Goddess Gajalakshmi has a significant place in Hindu mythology. In Hindu mythology, Laxmi is a representative of prosperity, good luck, and abundance that’s why ancient goddess Lakshmi coins are issued.

Detailed explanation-4: -According to scripture, Lakshmi has links to material and spiritual wealth. Even today, many believe the goddess bestows abundance and prosperity in the form of gold, so it is not surprising that most gold coins feature an image of the goddess.

Detailed explanation-5: -In the central Indian region Muhammad bin Sam issued gold coins bearing seated goddess Lakshmi on one side and Devanagari legend Sri Mahamada Sama on the other, the type then current in central India.