Nawab of Farrukhabad , Muhammad Khan Bangash , Rupee , INO Farrukhasiyar,Rare !!

[sarwar khan]

He was born perhaps in 1665 at Mau-Rashidabad. He was the son of Ain Khan, a Bangash Afghan of the Kagzai Karlani clan. When he was 20, Mohammad Khan joined the bands of Pathan freebooters. He was for many years a mercenary freebooter in the service of various Rajas of Bundelkhand where his courage and ability soon gained him a considerable reputation.


In 1712 he supported, Farruksiyar in his struggle for the Imperial throne against his cousin Jahandar Shah. When Jahandar Shah was defeated Mohammad Khan was rewarded and received the title of Nawab. Later he got additional title of Ghazanfar Jang.

After having successfully commanded he obtained leave to return home where he founded the towns of Kaimganj and Mohammadabad. The first town name after his eldest son and the second town, he named after himself. It is said that Farrukhsiyar became angry when he heard that Mohammad Khan had founded a town in his own name. To abate his benefactor's wrath, the Nawab announced his intention of founding another town which he would name after the emperor. Mohammad Khan asked for and obtained a grant of fifty two Bamtela villages as the site of the new city which he named FARRUKHABAD after Farrukhsiyar, the foundations which were laid in 1714.

He got married and had three sons (Kaim Khan, Imam Khan and Ahmad Khan) and one daughter. He died 1743 at the age of 80.

Details about the coin :-
Nawab :-Muhammad Khan Ghanzanfar ( AD1714 - 1743 )
INO Mughal Emperor Farrukhsiyar ( 1713-1719 AD)
Denomination :-  Silver Rupee
Rarity :- Rare
Obv :- Sikka zad az fazl e haq bar sim o zar badshahe bahre o bar Farrukhsiyar with AH 1130.
meanings struck coin on silver and gold by the grace of the truth monarch of sea and land Farrukhsiyar.

Rev :- Julus Maimanat Manus Zarb Farrukhabad Sanah 7

(Struck at Farrukhabad in the year 7 of the accession associated with tranquil prosperity).

Superb condition

I Posted coin with Superb Overlay

Regards
Muhammad Sarwar khan
Jabalpur

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[Figleaf]

Great coin, well written up. You made it clear that the story of the emperor being miffed that the new cities were not named after him could be apocryphal, but I liked the story. In Europe also, leaders of victorious military campaigns were rewarded, often with land and titles, but they didn't get as much independence as in India.

Does the court scene show Farrukhsiyar?

Am I right thinking that the coin is dated 1131/7 (1 off-flan)?

Peter

[sarwar khan]

Great coin, well written up. You made it clear that the story of the emperor being miffed that the new cities were not named after him could be apocryphal, but I liked the story. In Europe also, leaders of victorious military campaigns were rewarded, often with land and titles, but they didn't get as much independence as in India.

Does the court scene show Farrukhsiyar?

Am I right thinking that the coin is dated 1131/7 (1 off-flan)?

Peter

Figleaf Sir this is the Scene of Muhammad khan bangash's Court .This coins Issue Ah 1130 , only two digits of year 11xx seen in my coin .
Thanks Figleaf for your Wonder comments





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