Shah Alam, Gold Mohur, 10.91g, “Haft Kishwar” couplet, Dar al Daulat Qandahar Mint (Not li

Shah Alam, Gold Mohur, 10.91g, “Haft Kishwar” couplet, Dar al Daulat Qandahar Mint (Not listed in KM). Extremely fine for type, exceedingly rare. Known only from one other specimen offered at CNG Triton XXVI sale in 2023. The coin is interesting because presumably there is no evidence of Qandahar being under Mughal control during the reign of Shah Alam Bahadur. The Mughals wrested Qandahar from the Persians for one final time in 1698 when Sarmand Khan of Kalat, owing allegiance to Aurangzeb, established himself there. However, the Safavids regained control over the town by 1704. In 1709, Mirwa

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Auction: Auction #102 · Oswal Antiques · 2024-05-05 · Estimate: ₹ 800000 - ₹ 1000000

Category: Mughals : Shah Alam

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