Indian Coins and Numismatics
The history of Indian Coins dates backs to 600 BC. At that time
Mahajanpadas(Provinces) came into existance and Silver Punch Marked Coins
known as Kasharpana circulated. In later years very powerful dynasties
gained control and start building their empires. Some of these dynasties are
Nanda ,Mauryans and Sungas. During the rule of Great
Mauryan King Ashoka, India was united under his central rule.His
kingdom expands from present day Afganistan to Nort Eastern Extents of Himalya
and Southern Extents. Mauryan rulers circulated many types of Silver and
Copper Punch Marked Coins. In later centuries many new empires and dynasties
appeared, some of them are
Satavahanas,Kunindas,Pandyas, Indo-Greeks,
Indo-Sassnians,Guptas,Rajputs etc.
In around 7th Century, whole Indian subcontinent came under repeated attacks of
Arabs,Turks etc. In consequent years they gained significant power to rule
India. They were known as
Sultans, they establishedDelhi Sultanate and soon they gained
control over various parts of India. Sultans were defeated byMughals, the
decendents of Taimur.
After nearly 300 years of ruleMughal Empire gets weaker and Marathas
emerged as a significant power. At that time Portuguese, British
and French also started gaining control over significant ports, but
Britishers proves themselves much powerful than others. During this time
weak Mughal Emperor was a titular central authority but India was divided
in Several Princely States.