References KM# 82.1 Obverse Jalal-ud-Din Muhammed Akbar I 1556-1605
Comments
Mughal coins, particularly those from military campaigns, often featured unique mint names reflecting their mobile administrative practices. Coins from Akbar\'s reign, such as a silver square rupee minted in Alf (1000 AH), bore inscriptions like Jalaluddin Muhammad Akbar Badshah Gazi and the mint name Urdu Zafar Qarin, meaning camp associated with victory. The reverse side typically included the Kalima surrounded by the names of the four caliphs. Babur\'s coins used the Urdu mint name, signifying the camp\'s role in early Mughal numismatics. These coins not only showcased religious and political messages but also highlighted the empire\'s geographical expansion, with variations like Urdu Dan rah-i-Dakhan indicating campaigns towards the Deccan. Overall, Mughal coins provide valuable insights into the empire\'s military, religious, and administrative practices.
Description
Value 1 Rupee
Currency Rupee (1540-1842)
Composition Silver
Weight 11.44 g
Size 18 mm
Shape Square (irregular)
Exquisite
References KM# 82.1 Obverse Jalal-ud-Din Muhammed Akbar I 1556-1605
Comments
Mughal coins, particularly those from military campaigns, often featured unique mint names reflecting their mobile administrative practices. Coins from Akbar\'s reign, such as a silver square rupee minted in Alf (1000 AH), bore inscriptions like Jalaluddin Muhammad Akbar Badshah Gazi and the mint name Urdu Zafar Qarin, meaning camp associated with victory. The reverse side typically included the Kalima surrounded by the names of the four caliphs. Babur\'s coins used the Urdu mint name, signifying the camp\'s role in early Mughal numismatics. These coins not only showcased religious and political messages but also highlighted the empire\'s geographical expansion, with variations like Urdu Dan rah-i-Dakhan indicating campaigns towards the Deccan. Overall, Mughal coins provide valuable insights into the empire\'s military, religious, and administrative practices.