2017-04-03 Mon

Art and Architecture of the Mughal Empire has always been fascinating to all of us. Mughal Empire had played a vital role in developing the art and architecture of India. They were passionate patrons of architecture. Being a Muslim community, Mughals have made full attempt to bring the grace of Islamic architecture into India; and this is evident through mosques, tombs, forts and from their coins too. Coins issued by Mughal emperor set a beautiful example of their art.

This beautiful coin was issued by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan (King of the world). On succeeding his father Jahangir in the year 1628 AD, he became the 5th Mughal Emperor and ruled till 1658 AD. The real name of Shah Jahan was ‘Khurram’; he took the name Shah Jahan when he ascended to the throne.

This beautiful gold mohur, minted in Akbarabad, which weighs around 11g was issued by him in the year AH 1047, during his 10th regnal year. The obverse of the coin is inscribed as ‘Shah Jahan Badshah Ghazi’ with AH Date and RY within the quatrefoil, and ‘Shihabuddin Muhammad Sahib Quiran Shani’ and mint name written in the margin around. And the reverse of the coin is inscribed as ‘Kalima’ in the quatrefoil and the name of four Caliphs in the margin.

This rare coin was sold for INR 2, 20,000 at Todywalla Auction.

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