Historical Context: This copper Jital, attributed to Vakka Deva of the Shahis of Ohind, dates from 800-1000 AD, during the Hindu Shahi dynasty. The Shahis, ruling from Kabul and later Ohind (Und), controlled territory in Gandhara and Punjab. Vakka Deva’s coinage reflects the economic
Historical Context: This copper Jital, attributed to Vakka Deva of the Shahis of Ohind, dates from 800-1000 AD, during the Hindu Shahi dynasty. The Shahis, ruling from Kabul and later Ohind (Und), controlled territory in Gandhara and Punjab. Vakka Deva’s coinage reflects the economic