2020-02-24 Mon

Today on 24th February in the year 1739, Nadir Shah invaded India and defeated the Mughal army at the Battle of Karnal and took Muhammad Shah, the Mughal emperor as captive, occupying Delhi.,br>
Nadir Shah proclaimed himself the emperor at Delhi, only to humiliate Muhammad Shah, who sought mercy by offering a vast booty to Nadir, including famed treasures like the Kohinoor diamond and the 'Peacock Throne'.

The invasion of India by Nadir Shah, one of the most mammoth calamities that had taken place during that period, brought about a complete destruction of the already weakened Mughal Empire. The terror caused by Nadir in Delhi spread quickly to other parts of India. Coins were struck in his name from places far-off from Delhi like Ahmadabad, Murshidabad, and Banaras. They all represent a very transient issue and are exceedingly rare.

The above shown silver Rupee depicts the inscription ‘Sikka Mubarak Badshah Gazi Nadir Shah’. On the other hand, the reverse of a coin engraved ‘Zarb Muhammadabad Banaras Julus Sanah Ahd Wala’.

Image Source: Classical Numismatic Gallery