{"product_id":"mughal-muhammad-akbar-ii-nazarana-rupee-shahjahanabad-dar-ul-khilafa-mint-ah-1221-1253-1806-1837-ad","title":"Mughal, Muhammad Akbar II (ca. 1806–1837 AD) Nazarana Rupee, Dar-ul-Khilafa Mint Shahjahanabad - Uncirculated","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMuhammad Akbar II\u003c\/strong\u003e (AH 1221–1253 \/ 1806–1837 AD), \u003cstrong\u003eDar-ul-Khilafa Shahjahanabad Mint\u003c\/strong\u003e, Silver \u003cstrong\u003eNazarana Rupee\u003c\/strong\u003e, AH 1224 \/ 3 RY, \u003cstrong\u003eBroad Flan\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eRoyal Umbrella type.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e(Wt: 11.18 grams, Dia: 30.06 mm), (KM # 779.1), Uncirculated, \u003cstrong\u003eExtremely Rare.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eObv: \u003c\/strong\u003eسکہ مبارک صاحب قران ثانی محمد اکبر شاہ بادشاہ غازی\u003cbr\u003eSikka Mubarak Sahib-i-Qiran Sani, Muhammad Akbar Shah Badshah Ghazi.\u003cbr\u003e“The auspicious coin of Muhammad Akbar Shah, emperor and warrior of the faith, the second Lord of the Auspicious Conjunction.” accompanied by the Hijri year1224, a prominent royal umbrella, floral ornaments and decorative dot clusters, enclosed by a full dotted border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRev:\u003c\/strong\u003e ضرب دار الخلافہ شاہجہان آباد سنہ ۳ جلوس میمنت مانوس\u003cbr\u003eZarb Dar-ul-Khilafa Shahjahanabad; Sanah 3 julus maimanat manus.\u003cbr\u003e“Struck at Shahjahanabad, the Seat of the Caliphate, in the third year of the accession associated with prosperity.” enclosed by a full dotted border.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e'Shahjahanabad'  The Imperial Seat Contested by Powers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShahjahanabad remained a coveted seat of sovereignty even as Mughal power weakened. Possession of Delhi brought access to the imperial court and the prestige of ruling in the emperor’s name. During the eighteenth century, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePersian invaders, Afghan rulers, Maratha armies, Rohilla chiefs and Sikh forces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e entered or contested the city, while rival Mughal princes and court factions struggled for the throne. These were successive invasions, occupations and contests for influence, rather than a single struggle between a fixed number of empires. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRohilla chief \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGhulam Qadir briefly seized the imperial court in 1788\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. In \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1803\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the East India Company defeated the Maratha forces outside Delhi and brought the city under its control. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAgainst this background, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAkbar II’s nazarana rupee preserves the ceremonial dignity of the Mughal throne\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Its royal umbrella, elaborate titles and finely arranged calligraphy express an imperial tradition that endured after effective political power had passed into other hands. The inscription \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Dar-ul-Khilafa Shahjahanabad”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e gives this silver issue particular poignancy, \u003cem\u003ea tribute to the prestige of a capital so many powers had sought to command.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMuhammad Akbar II ruled during a period when Mughal political authority had greatly diminished under East India Company dominance. Nevertheless, the imperial court continued to preserve its titles, ceremonies and traditions. The grand inscription \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Sahib-i-Qiran Sani”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e reflects this enduring language of sovereignty.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe broad nazarana format gives the calligraphy and royal emblems room to unfold. On this specimen, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eumbrella, floral sprays and dotted borders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e create an especially ornate composition, preserving the visual dignity of the later Mughal court in silver. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautifully composed specimen on a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebroad 28.20 mm flan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, displaying extensive dotted borders on both sides and boldly defined inscriptions. Soft grey toning enhances the raised lettering and delicate ornamentation. \u003cstrong\u003eOne of the few known examples\u003c\/strong\u003e displaying such remarkable completeness, this \u003cstrong\u003eGem Uncirculated\u003c\/strong\u003e coin offers an exceptional opportunity for the discerning collector. \u003cstrong\u003eExtremely Rare.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yash Kejriwal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45526910959639,"sku":null,"price":800000.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/7576\/6295\/files\/DSC_0005.png?v=1789742856","url":"https:\/\/numiauctions.com\/products\/mughal-muhammad-akbar-ii-nazarana-rupee-shahjahanabad-dar-ul-khilafa-mint-ah-1221-1253-1806-1837-ad","provider":"NumiIndia Auctions","version":"1.0","type":"link"}