Lot 230

Mughal, Muhammad Shah (AH 1131-1161, 1719–1748 AD), Gold Mohur, 10.95 gms, 21.46 mm, Khujista Bunyad (Aurangabad) Mint (fully visible at bottom on rev), AH 11xx, RY 4, Khujista Bunyad (Persian: خجسته بنیاد) literally means "Auspicious Foundation" or "Blessed Foundation" During the reign of Muhammad Shah (AH 1131–1161 / 1719–1748 AD), Khujista Bunyad (Aurangabad) remained the principal Mughal administrative and military centre in the Deccan. It served as the headquarters of the Deccan Subah, an important mint city producing imperial coinage, and a major commercial hub. Despite the weakening of Mughal authority and the rise of Nizam-ul-Mulk Asaf Jah I, Aurangabad continued to play a vital political, strategic, and economic role throughout Muhammad Shah's reign, similar to Zeno # 141204, KM # 438.13, very fine, rare.