Note: In AH 987 (1579), Emperor Akbar issued the "Mazhar", or Declaration of Infallibility, asserting religious authority over the Ulama and laying the foundation for his divine right to rule. This shift led to the establishment of the Din-i-Ilahi (Religion of God) in AH 990 (1582), a syncretic faith born from interreligious debates held in the Ibadat Khana.

These ideological changes were soon reflected in his coinage, replacing traditional Islamic inscriptions with "Allah-u-Akbar, Jalla Jalaluhu" (God is Great, His Glory Shines), a phrase some interpret as a theological pun combining Akbar's name with divine reverence. Initially, these coins were struck without mint names or dates, symbolizing the advent of the Islamic Millennium, but by AH 992, Akbar transitioned to a solar-based calendar and regnal dating, a reform further continued under Jahangir. These innovations not only redefined Mughal ideology but also introduced a new era of imperial coinage.

This coin represents the earliest phase of the Ilahi coinage of Akbar introduced during his reforms. The mintless and dateless issue bears “Allahu Akbar” on the obverse and “Jalla Jalaluhu” on the reverse in two lines, with ornamental decorations on both sides. This particular variety is distinguished by the elongated ‘Jim’ of ‘Jal’, extending into a long stroke.

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