Raghudeva Narayan, (1588-1603 in the eastern kingdom), Silver Tanka, 10.59g, 30mm, Broad flan, SE 1510, Legends in five lines on both sides, Obv: “Śri Śri/ Hara Gauri/ Charana Kama/la Madhu Ka/rasya”, Rev: “Śri Śri/ Raghudeva Na/rayanasya Bhupa/lasya Śake/ 1510”, both sides within double circle and border of dots (Bose C(E)-2.5). Very fine+, very rare.
During the reign of Nara Narayan, from 1581, Raghu Deva had governed the eastern part of the kingdom as his vassal. Once Lakshmi Narayan had succeeded to the throne, Ragu Deva declared his full independence and struck coins dated Sk 1510 (AD 1588). He was opposed to Lakshmi Narayan's submissive policy towards the Mughals and, as a result, had to contend with various Mughal campaigns to bring him to heel.