Horseman right with Devanagari legend (Sri) Pipa(la Deva) around // Seated bull left, with Devanagari legend Kunta(sani) / Sri Samanta Deva) around. 16mm, 3.19 grams. Delhi mint. Tye 47; Deyell 215.

Rare ruler. Pipala Deva (c. 1168) was an early Chauhan prince associated with the Delhi line. He is known primarily from inscriptional references, where he appears as a subordinate or regional ruler under the broader Chauhan house led by Vigraharaja IV. His role reflects the administrative pattern of the dynasty, which installed family members as governors in frontier zones. 

The Chauhans (Chahamanas) were a powerful Rajput dynasty who ruled parts of Rajasthan and Haryana and rose to prominence in Delhi and Ajmer during the 12th century. Their most famous ruler was Prithvi Raja III Chauhan (reigned c. 1177–1192), known for consolidating power around Delhi, resisting raids by neighboring kingdoms, and expanding Chauhan influence in northern India. The dynasty is best remembered for its conflicts with the Ghurid Empire, culminating in the battles of Tarain (1191 and 1192). After Prithvi Raja III’s defeat in 1192, Ghurid control expanded into Delhi, but minor Chauhan branches continued to rule smaller territories for centuries afterward.