Mitresh Singh
Mitresh Singh (mitreshsingh@gmail.com) is an experienced GARC (Governance, Audit, Risk, Compliance) professional with 25 years’ experience in MNC banks, Financial Institutions, Investment Organizations, Ministries and Diversified Business Conglomerates. He is a professional CA, merit-listed CPA (USA) and is the founder member of Institute of Internal Auditors – UAE
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The paper is organized in chronological historical timeline of various dynasties and imperial powers, with portrait coins highlighted under each section.
This paper commences with an imaginary introduction story about the life and coronation of Samudragupta, and includes selective coinage of the Gupta Empire; a table of common legends with its translation found on coins ; and detailed explanation for certain coin types eg Lion Slayer, Veena (Lyrist), Asvamedha (Horse Sacrifice), Archer, etc.
This paper recreates the imaginary battle between the Greek "Alexander The Great" and the native Indian King Parvataka (Porus); and traces the coinage of the Yavanas (Indo-Greeks); Sakas (Indo-Scythians) & Pahlavas (Indo-Parthians).
This paper commences with an imaginary recreation of the inspiration behind Vima Kadphises to issue India's first gold coins with Shiva featured prominently on them; the various deities appearing on Kushan coins; and the outline of the various elements associated with Kushan coinage.
This paper commences with an imaginary recreation of the aftermath of the Kalinga war that led Ashoka to give up warfare and adopt Buddhism, and provides a brief overview of the coins issued by various city states, monarchies, republics and trade guilds that sprung up Post Maurya period between 200-100 BC.
It is not the intention of the author to hurt anyone's religious sentiments but simply to bring out facts as recorded per authentic contemporary sources, referenced as footnotes, and also listed under Bibliography at the end.
This paper examines the various types of Mughal mules & overstike coins.
The document covers Indian History from pre-history to modern time, upto the year 2020.
This article traces its origin, shape, weight standard and why it qualifies as a 'coin'.
The paper provides the details of the coin with the help of an overlay; traces the origins of the Chauhans and the dynasty at Ajmer; lists the important Chauhan dynasties and clans; details the sources of information for Prithviraj Chauhan; his birth and early life; extent of reign; elopement with Samyukta and its consequence; conflict with Mohd Ghori; popular folklore re: caputure of Chauhan; analysis of the famous quatrain "Char bans chaubis gaj"; aftermath of the conflict; grave of Chauhan in Afghanistan; and commemoration of Prithviraj Chauhan in stamps and tokens.
This article presents a brief overview of Shah Jahan's life and his numismatic legacy by way of silver coins issued by him.