The Durrani Kingdom
2019-06-19 Wed
The Durrani’s were Pashtuns of Afghans capital Kabul is usually bilingual in Pashto and Dari Persian, this kingdom is also called as the Sadozai Kingdom or Afghan Empire. The Durrani Kingdom was founded by Ahmed Shah Durrani in the year 1747 CE at Kandahar, Afghanistan.Ahmed Shah Durrani was appointed as general under Nadir Shah. In the year 1739, when Nadir Shah defeated Mughal Emperor Muhammad Shah he attacked Pakistan. Later, Nadir Shah claimed some of the provinces like Punjab, North-West Frontier provinces, Balochistan and Sind under him. After the death of Nadir Shah, Ahmed Shah Durrani established a new kingdom of Pakistan in the year 1747 and also made Pakistan as a part of the newly created state. He also claimed d Kashmir, Peshawar, Daman, Multan, Sindh, and Punjab up to the Sutlej.
This silver rupee which weighs around 11.15g was issued by Ahmed Shah from the mint Anwala during the 14th year of his reign. The obverse of this coin is inscribed with the name and title of King. The reverse of this coin is inscribed with the mint name, regnal year and sword as a mint mark.
Image Courtesy: Todywalla Auction
Latest News
-
Mahatma
2024-04-25 ThuIndia Post issued a commemorative postage stamp on #LalaHansraj, also known as Mahatma Hansraj for�...
-
Berar Mint of Muhammad Akbar
2024-04-25 ThuBerar was a kingdom located in the Deccan region, with Elichpur as its capital. It was one of the Su...
-
Janma Kalnayak of Bhagwan Mahavir
2024-04-24 WedOn 21st April 2024 which was the 2550th Janma Kalnyanak of Bhagwan Mahavir Swami, PM Modi unveile...
-
Gold Pagoda of Vijaynagar Empire King Deva Raya I
2024-04-10 WedKing Deva Raya I of the Vijayanagara Empire was a patron of Kannada literature and architecture. He ...
-
Silver Denarius of Septimus Severus
2024-04-05 FriLucius Septimius Severus served as the Roman emperor from 193 to 211 AD. Severus sat on the throne o...