Mughal, AR tanka, Zahir al-din Babur, Agra, 936AH

Medieval India. Mughal / Moghul Empire. Zahir al-Din Babur / Babar (899-937AH / 1493-1530AD)

3rd reign, issues of Indian mints, 933-937AH

Agra mint, dated 936AH

Issue of Agra is one of the earliest examples of Mughal coinage in India, struck after his conquest of the Delhi Sultanate in 1526AD

AR tanka or shahrukhi (4.56 g, 26 mm)

Contemporary imitation/forgery. Rahman Type 119-05/06

With title “ghazi”

Babur used the title “Ghazi” (غازی) on his coins and in official inscriptions. The term “Ghazi” means “Victorious Warrior of Islam” and was commonly used by rulers who claimed success in battles against non-Muslim opponents. Babur adopted the title “Ghazi” to emphasize his victory over the Delhi Sultanate and his role as a champion of Islam

Pierced, othervise choice VF. RARE

References: Z-237012 (this coin)

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