Note: To establish a new seat for his empire, Emperor Shah Jahan laid the foundation of Shahjahanabad and its citadel, the Qilʿa-i Mubārak (Red Fort), on 8th Rabiʿ al-Awwal AH 1049 (18 April 1639). As the city flourished, its imperial grandeur was defined by monumental works such as the Masjid-i Jahanuma (Jama Masjid), along with its majestic gates and encircling walls. The imperial court officially shifted from Akbarabad (Agra) to Shahjahanabad in AH 1058 (1648).

The Jama Masjid was completed on 10 Shawwal AH 1066 (Friday, 23 July 1656), and grand festivities marked the first congregational prayer, attended by the Emperor and the royal retinue. This exceptionally broad-flan Nazarana Mohur, dated AH 1066 / RY 30, was likely a special presentation issue commemorating the inauguration of the Grand Mosque of the Empire.

Bearing the poetic “Jawedān” couplet — “Jawedān / rayij dar jahan” (“current in the world”) — this type coin stands as a remarkable testament to the ceremonial and artistic brilliance of Mughal coinage.

We have never offered this type before, and it is likely being presented for the first time in an Indian auction.

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