Marudhar Arts
Auction 36 9 Jul 2022
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Aurangzeb Alamgir (AH 1068-1118/1658-1707 AD), Karapa (Cuddappah / Kadapa) Mint, 3X RY, "Badr Munir" Couplet, Obv: Persian legends "Sikka zad dar Jahan chu Badr Munir Shah Aurangzeb Alamgir", Rev: Persian legend "sana 3X julus" & "zarb Karapa" almost completely visible at the bottom, 11.32g, 22.93mm, (KM # 300.97), choice extremely fine, Extremely Rare.
Note: Kadapa is a district place in the modern state of Andhra Pradesh having great historical importance since the Mauryan period. After the fall of Qutbshahi Sultanate in 1687 by Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb substantial part of South India fell into Mughal hands. The town Kadapa played a very important role during the Mughal administration and military campaigns of South India. The coins struck here by Aurangzeb are thus having very important historical value.
Note: Kadapa is a district place in the modern state of Andhra Pradesh having great historical importance since the Mauryan period. After the fall of Qutbshahi Sultanate in 1687 by Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb substantial part of South India fell into Mughal hands. The town Kadapa played a very important role during the Mughal administration and military campaigns of South India. The coins struck here by Aurangzeb are thus having very important historical value.