Lot 270

Mughal, Akbar (AH 963-1014, 1556-1605 AD), Silver Rupee, 10.91 gms, 20.44 mm, Dewal Bandar Mint (fully visible at bottom on rev), Ilahi Month Di (Capricon), Year 41, Obv: Legend Jalla Jalalahu Allahu Akbar. Rev: Mint-name and Ilahi month, KM # 93.9, similar to Zeno # 249951, fine to very fine, very rare.

Debal- Dewal Bandar located near Karachi Pakistan was Ancient port. Debal is very important sea port in Medieval period and played very important role for Arab Army during the 1st invasion of Arabs by Muhammad bin Qasim in Sind India. It was having flourished trade with Gulf, Mughals put Dewal Bandar and Lahri (Lari Bandar) under the administration of Thatta Sind province. No other Mughal Rulers Struck coins at Dewal and Lahri Bandar except Emperor Akbar.