Agar (Agroha), Arjunayana and Kunind Republic

Agar (Agroha) Republic:

Foundation of Agar Republic:

• Agar Republic, also known as Agroha Republic, stands as the second major republic in Haryana's history.

Coin Discoveries:

• Initial archaeological findings include 10 coins associated with Agar, with 9 found in Barwala (British Museum) and 1 in the Indian Museum.
• In 1938-39, HL Srivastava unearthed 51 coins from Agroha in Hisar.

Main Center of Agar Clan:

• The concentration of coins suggests Agroha (Hisar) as the primary center of the ancient Agar clan.

Archaeological Excavation (1979):

• Substantial historical material was uncovered during the 1979 archaeological excavation in Agroha.

Capital and Founder:

• Agroha (or Agrodaq) served as the capital of Agar Republic, founded by Maharaja Agrasen, considered the progenitor of the Agarwal community.

Historical Transitions:

• Post-Alexander's invasion, Agar Republic came under the Mauryan Empire, achieving independence after the Mauryan decline.
• Post-Kushana war, Agar merged into the Yaudheyan Republic.

Yaudheyan Union:

• The Yaudheyas, after defeating Kushana ruler Vasudeva, formed a union that included the Agar Republic.

Arjunayana Republic:

Emergence:

• Dr. Jaiswal notes the emergence of the Arjunayana Republic around 200 AD.

Geographical Scope:

• Located in Rajasthan, the Arjunayana Republic extended into some areas of Southern Haryana, including parts of Mahendragarh.

Kunind Republic:

Significance:

• The Kunind Republic held prominence as an important ancient Indian republic.

Geographical Territory:

• The Republic of Kunind covered some upper parts of the Ambala district in Haryana.

War Against Kushanas:

• The Kunindas and Yaudheyas jointly waged war against the Kushanas, as evidenced by inscriptions on Yaudheyan clan coins.

Coin Discoveries:

• Coins of the Republic of Kunindas were discovered in Karnal and Budiya of Jagadhri, indicating the establishment of a democratic system in Haryana from 500 AD.