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XXV. Coins and Seals Collected in Seistan, 1903–4

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  15 March 2011

G. P. Tate
G. P. Tate
Affiliation:
Camp Kuhar.
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Extract

The sources whence have come all the coins and seals obtained in Seistan are the extensive ruins situated to the east of the Helmand, in Afghan Seistan, which it has not been possible to explore thoroughly.

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Original Communications
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Journal of the Royal Asiatic Society , Volume 36 , Issue 4 , October 1904 , pp. 663 - 672
Copyright
Copyright © The Royal Asiatic Society 1904

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References

Page 663 note 1 They form regularly organised communities, dwelling under their kadkhudas, and pay revenue on their lands, flocks, and the value of their finds.

Page 668 note 1 Both these are perhaps modern and Baluchi names. But this is not beyond doubt, as associated with them and close by is a ruin which still bears a name preserved in the writings of Istakhri, and the place so mentioned is probably the existing ruined site now visible.

Page 668 note 2 Taken prisoner by Timur in the month of Shawal, 785 A.H., and liberated after his death in 803 A.H.

Page 669 note 1 The rupee = 180 grs. troy.

Page 671 note 1 It is hoped the British Commissioner will be able to examine this collection before the work of the Mission closes.