Lot No : 177
Auction No : 8
Mughal Empire, Shah Alam Bahadur(c. 1707-1712CE), Gold Mohur, 10.90grms, AH1120/RU02, Minted at Khujista Bunyad, An exceptional quality specimen, however a tiny test mark on the egde which is almost invisible through naked eyes, Bold Stike, Extra Fine+, Rare. Shah Alam Bahadur, the eldest son of Aurangzeb, ascended the Mughal throne after a brief war of succession. During his reign, the important Deccan mint of Khujista Bunyad (the imperial name for Aurangabad) continued to function as a major Mughal striking center. Because much of the Deccan had been consolidated under Aurangzeb, Khujista Bunyad remained strategically and financially significant.
160000
Lot No : 180
Auction No : 8
Mughal Empire, Jahandar Shah(c. 1712-1713CE), Silver Rupee, 11.30grms, AH1124/RYAHAD, Minted at Surat, Uncirculated, Very Scarce. Jahandar Shah ruled briefly during a period of extreme instability after Aurangzeb. His reign was dominated by civil war against his brothers, culminating in his defeat by Farrukhsiyar with the decisive backing of the Sayyid Brothers. Militarily weak and politically isolated, Jahandar Shah’s fall marked the rise of king-makers at the Mughal court and accelerated imperial decline
6000
Lot No : 183
Auction No : 8
Mughal Empire, Farrukhsiyar(c. 1713-1719CE), Gold Mohur, 10.90grms, Minted at Khujista Bunyad, Very Fine, Scarce Issued during a period of intense court intrigue and noble dominance, this coin belongs to an era when imperial authority weakened significantly. The emperor’s reign saw factional power struggles, Maratha expansion, Sikh suppression, Rajput negotiations, and the pivotal 1717 farman granting major trade privileges to the British East India Company.
150000
Lot No : 184
Auction No : 8
Mughal Empire, Farrukhsiyar(c. 1713-1719CE), Gold Pagoda, 3.40grms, RY04, Minted at Imtiyazgarh(Adoni), Extremely rare coin with rosette decorations on obverse, deep strike, Very Rare. Adoni - A strategically significant mint in the Deccan. During his reign, Adoni was under growing Maratha influence and local Nawab authority, challenging Mughal control. This coin reflects Farrukhsiyar’s efforts to assert imperial legitimacy, maintain revenue collection, and oversee regional trade. Despite weakening central power, the minting at Imtiyazgarh symbolized continued Mughal presence in southern India. The pagoda’s design exemplifies Mughal artistry and authority, making it both a historically important and highly desirable piece for collectors and numismatists.
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