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Ikshvaku Coinage Found in Suryapet, Telangana : 26 April 2024

Why in News:

  • A significant find of coin hoard was uncovered in Phanigiri village, Suryapet district, Telangana

Key point on  Discovery:

  • Design: Features an elephant motif on the obverse and a Ujjain symbol on the reverse.
  • Historical Period: These coins date back to the Ikshvaku period, offering insights into the era’s economic and cultural practices.

Phanigiri’s History:

  • Phanigiri is near many Buddhist sites such as Vardhamanukota, Gajula Banda, and others, underscoring its historical importance.

Ikshvaku Dynasty

  • Duration: Flourished from 220 to 320 CE.
  • Cultural Influence: Patronized Buddhism, Brahminism, and folk religions but they were primarily Shaivites
  • Ikshvakus inscriptions found in Nagarjunakonda, Jaggayyapetta, Amravati, and Bhattiprolu 
  • Capital City: Vijayapuri, known for at least 18 Brahminical temples along the Krishna riverfront.