Horseman right with Devanagari legend (Sri) Salla(kshana Pala Deva) around // Seated bull left, with Devanagari legend Sri Samanta Deva around. 16mm, 3.21 grams. Delhi mint. Tye 42; Deyell 184.

Rare ruler.

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.