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Auction 46  4 Nov 2024
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Lot 133
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Akbar (AH 963-1014 /1556-1605 AD), Patna Mint, Gold Square Mohur, AH 986, Obv: Arabic legends, containing the Kalima Shahada, a floral mark Hijri year 986 within a dotted square, Rev: Persian legends "Jalal ud din Muhammad Akbar Badshah Ghazi" within a dotted square, "zarb Patna" at the bottom, 10.5g, 19.42 x 18.48mm, (KM # 111.1), about extremely fine, Extremely Rare.Note: In AH 982, Patna fell to the Mughal forces following a successful campaign personally led by Emperor Akbar against Daud Shah Karrani. In 1573 AD, Munim Khan launched an offensive in Bihar, prompting Daud Shah to retreat and seek refuge in Patna. In response, Daud dispatched Katlu Lohani, Gujar Khan Karrani, and Sri Hari to counter the Mughal forces. Munim Khan, supported by Todar Mal and Raja Man Singh, initiated the first assault at Hajipur. The Karrani forces, comprised of Bangla and Afghan troops, initially appeared to be on the brink of victory. However, Akbar strategically recaptured the nearby fort of Hajipur, which served as a critical supply source for Daud's army. This decisive move shattered the morale of Daud's troops, forcing them to retreat to Bengal. Following the victory, Akbar appointed Munim Khan as governor of both Bihar and Bengal, with Todar Mal serving as his deputy. Akbar then returned to the Mughal capital, solidifying his control over the region.
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