1 Rupee - Murad Baksh (Ahmadabad) 1068 (1658) front 1 Rupee - Murad Baksh (Ahmadabad) 1068 (1658) back
1 Rupee - Murad Baksh (Ahmadabad) 1068 (1658) photo
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1 Rupee - Murad Baksh Ahmadabad

1068 (1658) year
Silver 11.4 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
Mughal Empire (India)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1068 (1658)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Rupee
Currency
Rupee (1540-1842)
Composition
Silver
Weight
11.4 g
Diameter
22 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#57779
Rarity index
89%

Reverse

Central Inscription within square.

Lettering: Kalima

Comment

Murad Bakhsh was a Mughal prince as the youngest son of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan and his Empress consort Mumtaz Mahal. He was the Subedar of Balkh until he was replaced by his brother Aurangzeb in the year 1647.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Emperor Aurangzeb, who was known for his religious tolerance and his efforts to promote art, architecture, and literature. The coin features a unique blend of Islamic and Hindu motifs, reflecting the cultural diversity of the Mughal Empire during that time.