http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-I).20
10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-I).20
Published : Mar 1
Maues Coins: Exploring the Significance of Animals Symbolism and Analysis
The main objective of the current study is to identify and investigate the significance of animals' representation on Maues coins and to assess and analyse the political history of Maues in the Gandhara region. Maues was one of the most notable rulers of the Indo-Scythian dynasty, who ruled over Gandhara and the surrounding regions during the 1st century BCE. This research is based on a qualitative research approach, which involves the analysis and interpretation of secondary sources. The data was derived from scholarly articles, books, and online resources on the Indo-Scythian dynasty. Maues coins are a fascinating aspect of ancient numismatics, and they feature various animals, including elephants, lions, bulls, and horses. The animal motifs on Indo-Scythian coins provide a charming glimpse into the culture and symbolism of this ancient period.
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Maues, Indo-Scythian, Coins, Animals, Gandhara, Paropmisadae, Taxila, Inscription, Legends, Kharoshthi
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(1) Jan Muhammad
PhD Scholar, Department of Archaeology, University of Peshawar, KP, Pakistan.
(2) Zakirullah Jan
Professor, Department of Archaeology, University of Peshawar, KP, Pakistan.
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APA : Muhammad, J., & Jan, Z. (2023). Maues Coins: Exploring the Significance of Animals Symbolism and Analysis. Global Social Sciences Review, VIII(I), 212-223. https://doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-I).20
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CHICAGO : Muhammad, Jan, and Zakirullah Jan. 2023. "Maues Coins: Exploring the Significance of Animals Symbolism and Analysis." Global Social Sciences Review, VIII (I): 212-223 doi: 10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-I).20
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HARVARD : MUHAMMAD, J. & JAN, Z. 2023. Maues Coins: Exploring the Significance of Animals Symbolism and Analysis. Global Social Sciences Review, VIII, 212-223.
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MHRA : Muhammad, Jan, and Zakirullah Jan. 2023. "Maues Coins: Exploring the Significance of Animals Symbolism and Analysis." Global Social Sciences Review, VIII: 212-223
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MLA : Muhammad, Jan, and Zakirullah Jan. "Maues Coins: Exploring the Significance of Animals Symbolism and Analysis." Global Social Sciences Review, VIII.I (2023): 212-223 Print.
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OXFORD : Muhammad, Jan and Jan, Zakirullah (2023), "Maues Coins: Exploring the Significance of Animals Symbolism and Analysis", Global Social Sciences Review, VIII (I), 212-223
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TURABIAN : Muhammad, Jan, and Zakirullah Jan. "Maues Coins: Exploring the Significance of Animals Symbolism and Analysis." Global Social Sciences Review VIII, no. I (2023): 212-223. https://doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-I).20