Marudhar Arts
Auction 35 26 Feb 2022
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Shah Alam Bahadur, Lahore Dar ul-Saltana Mint, Sikh Khanda symbol, Silver Rupee, AH 1123/5 RY, Obv: Persian legend "Sikka Mubarak Badshah Ghazi Shah Alam Bahadur" ☬ (Sikh khanda symbol) in second line, Rev: Persian legend "sana 5 julus" & "zarb Lahore" with epithet "Dar ul Saltana", 11.37g, 21.74mm, (Unlisted in KM), choice extremely fine, Rare.
Note: The Sikh khanda symbol consists of a double-edged sword encircled by a chakram and flanked by two additional swords. Although the Mughals in Punjab were in retreat from Sikh forces, in late 1710 they still held the city of Lahore. As the city remained in imperial hands until 1758, the presence of the khanda on these rupees remains an enigma.
Note: The Sikh khanda symbol consists of a double-edged sword encircled by a chakram and flanked by two additional swords. Although the Mughals in Punjab were in retreat from Sikh forces, in late 1710 they still held the city of Lahore. As the city remained in imperial hands until 1758, the presence of the khanda on these rupees remains an enigma.