2021-08-04 Wed

This gold mohur that weighs around 11.09g was issued by Shah Shuja Al-Mulk from the mint Bahawalpur, during his rule in the Durrani Kingdom.

The Durrani Empire was founded at Kandahar, by Ahmad Shah Durrani in the year 1747. During medieval times, it was one of the largest states which used to include modern Afghanistan, Pakistan, North-Eastern Iran, and Western India.

Shah Shuja Al-Mulk was the fifth ruler of the Durrani Kingdom. He ruled Durrani Empire two times; his first reign begins from 1803 CE and ends up in 1809 CE and his second reign starts from 1839 CE until his death in 1842 CE.

This gold mohur is listed for INR 85,000 in the upcoming electronic auction of Todywalla that will be held on 8th August 2021.

Image Courtesy: Todywalla Auction