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Situation of the Delhi Tomara Dynasty (1171)

Type Event Region North India Time 1171

Around 1171, the Tomara dynasty had lost independent sovereignty over Delhi and continued to rule as vassals under Chahamana (Chauhan) overlordship, …

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  1. 1167–1171Delhi · DelhiAfter the Chahamana Vigraharaja IV conquered Delhi around 1152, the Tomaras lost their independent status. Prithvipala, who reigned c. 1167–1189, still issued Tomara-style coins according to texts such as the Prabandha Kosha, maintaining local rule and family traditions under Chahamana overlordship.
  2. 1171Ajmer · RajasthanChahamana king Someshvara (r. 1169–1177), based at Ajmer, effectively controlled a vast territory including Delhi. He issued Tomara-style copper coins inscribed 'Sri Someshvara Deva,' depicting a horse on one side and a humped bull on the other, showing both inheritance and supersession of the Tomara coinage tradition.

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