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1 Paisa - Mir Khudadad Khan Ahmedzai Baloch
| Copper | 5.46 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Khanate of Kalat (Indian Sultanates) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1281-1296 (1864-1879) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Falus |
| Currency | Rupee (1794-1955) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 5.46 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#71079 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Date at the bottom
Lettering: ١٢۹۴
Translation: A.H 1294
Comment
Mir Khudadad Khan Baloch was the Khan (ruler) of the princely state of Kalat in what is now the Balochistan province of Pakistan from 1857 to March 1863 and May 1864 to 15 August 1893. During his reign the country experienced numerous revolts, and even his rule was usurped for more than a year by Sherdil Khan.Khudadad's predecessor was his half brother Mir Nasir Khan II who also had experienced tribal unrest during his rule. Mir Nasir Khan II was poisoned to death when Khudadad Khan was a boy of sixteen.
In 1863, a general revolt broke out with most of the tribal chieftains siding against Khudadad Khan. Khudadad was forced to flee and the chieftains elected his cousin, Sherdil, as khan. Sherdil Khan did not last long as Khan being killed by his own mercenary guard.Despite being returned to the throne by the tribal chieftains, Khudadad continued to have troubles administering the kingdom, and revolts continued.
In 1875, British influence and money through the able assistance of Robert Sandeman resulted in the Mastung Agreement which formed the basis for the Baloch confederacy. That agreement succeeded in calming the revolts and they were over within a year
In 1893, Khudadad has his chief accountant and staff murdered for allegedly planning to assassinate him. In the scandal that followed, Khudadad agreed to abdicate, and did so on 15 August 1893
Interesting fact
The 1 Paisa coin from the Khanate of Kalat (Indian Sultanates) made of Copper and weighing 5.46g is interesting because it was issued during the reign of Mir Khudadad Khan Ahmedzai Baloch, who was a prominent ruler of the region in the 19th century. Despite being a standard circulation coin, it has become a sought-after collector's item due to its historical significance and rarity.
