Agaraju
King of Kosambi in the 1st century BCE
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Agaraju (Agarāju; reigned 1st century BCE) was a king of Kosambi.[1] While he is known as Agaraju in his coins, he was also known as Angārajyut.[2] He was part of the Mitra dynasty of Kosambi.[1]
| Agaraju | |
|---|---|
| King of Kosambi | |
| Reign | 1st century BCE |
| Successor | Agnimitra |
| Issue | Dhanabhuti |
| Father | Gargiputra Visvadeva |
Name
Many of the rulers of Mitra dynasty bear the suffix "-mitra" in their names.[1]
Genealogy
A genealogy constructed from the Bharhut inscriptions suggest he may have been father of Dhanabhuti, who is known for the Bharhut inscriptions. Visvadeva would be father of Agaraju.[3]
He is considered to be an early ruler in the dynasty.[2]
Coinage
Most rulers of the Mitra dynasty of Kosambi, except Radhamitra, have the symbol known as the tree-in-railing in their coins. Another common symbol is the Ujjain symbol.[4] Bull is a common animal to appear on the coinage of Kosambi of the era.[2]
