Persian India Coins
Some coins from the Persian Empire in India
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The Persian Empire of many dynasties has lasted from BC 522 to the present day in various forms.
The Safavid dynasty began in AD 1501 and ended in AD 1736 when Nadir Shah seized the throne. Nadir Shah founded a short-lived dynasty called the Asharid Dynasty which consisted of himself and lasted from AD 1736 to AD 1747. Nadir Shah was the Shah of Persia and in AD 1738 he invaded India. |
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Nadir Shah: Life: AD 1688-1747 Reign: AD 1736-1747 Ascension date: AH 1148-10-24
1. Persia Rupee, Nadir Shah, Bhakkar, AH 1153 (AD 1740)
Silver, 20 mm, 11.32 gm
Line 1: Shah-e-Shahan Nadir Sahib Qiran (King of Kings Nadir, Lord of the Auspicious Conjunction) Line 2: Hast bar salatin jehan (There is over kings of the world) Line 3: Sultan (King) Line 1: Khallid Allah Mulhaku (May Allah perpetuate his reign) Line 2: Bhakkar (mint) Line 3: Zarb (struck at) The coin has no regnal year. Bhakkar is a city in the Pakistan state of Punjab. |
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