Introduction to Coins of India during the Mughal Era

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Introduction to Coins of India during the Mughal
Era
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• This history of Indian Coin is vast and every
  coin lover is deeply interested to know more.
• Indian coins came into existence during 6th
  century BC and because of that they have a
  marvelous history attached to it and also the
  coins went through major changes under various
  rulers
• The real change was only felt during the Mughal
  Period as it brought about consolidated monetary
  system.

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• Sher Shah Suri, an Afghan, who ruled Delhi for a
  short duration, came up with the system of
  tri-metalism which characterized the Mughal
  Coinage.
• The Coins of India went through significant
  changes during the Mughal Era, Sher Shah issued a
  coin of silver which was termed the Rupiya.

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• Along with Silver Rupiya, gold coins were issued
  too and they were called Mohur, weighing 169
  grains and copper coins called Dam.
• The design and minting process of coins was
  highly creative and innovative during the Mughal
  Period.

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• It was during the reign of King Akbar that the
  coin designs came to a maturity.
• Coins in India saw some major creativity when
  Jehangir took personal interest in the coinage as
  ornamentation and floral scrollwork were
  introduced.

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• The Mughal Coinage brought about zodiacal signs,
  portraits and excellent calligraphy.
• The Mughal rulers were creatively triggered and
  embraced change with courage and thats why the
  Coins of India during the Mughal period
  flourished.