2019-10-03 Thu

Ghazi-ud-Din Haider was the ruler of Princely State Awadh, he ruled Awadh from 1819 CE till 1827 CE. During his reign Awadh was declared as an independent kingdom and he was conferred with the title of King by the East India Company. Ghazi-ud-Din Haider was third son of Nawab Saadat Ali Khan and Mushir Zadi. He sat on the throne of Awadh after the death of his father in the year 1818 CE. He declared himself as independent in the year 1818 CE under the British Governor Warren Hastings. After sitting on the throne of Awadh he issued coins in gold, silver and copper in various denominations such as Mohur, Ashrafi, and Rupee from Muhammadabad Banaras and Lucknow mint. This silver rupee was issued by him from the mint Dar us Amaret Lakhnau Suba Awad during the first year of his reign in the Hijri Year 1235 CE. The obverse of this coin depicts ‘Crown flanked by rampant lions holding flag, two upright fish below’. The reverse of this coin depicts name and title on the king. Image Courtesy: Oswal Antiques