2022-02-19 Sat

In the upcoming online auction of Oswal Antiques, the above gold mohur; is listed for INR 100000. Mugal Emperor Shah Alam II issued this gold mohur from the Bengal presidency. The weight of this gold mohur is around 12.26g. Shah Alam II issued this gold mohur in the Hijri year 1202, during the 19th year of his reign.

The Bengal Presidency, also known as the Presidency of Fort William, was a subdivision of the British Empire in India. Today, the Bengal Presidency split into Bangladesh and Indian states like Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Haryana, and Himachal Pradesh.

During British rule, Bengal was an economic, cultural, and educational hub in India. Bengal's presidency directly contributed to Industrial Revolution during the Proto-Industriliazation period.

The obverse side of this gold mohur is inscribed with the name and title of king Shah Alam II with the Hijri year 1202. The reverse side of this gold mohur is inscribed with the mint name Murshidabad and Regnal year 19.

Image Courtesy: Oswal Antiques