Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb Alamgir-1 1658 A.D. – 1707 A.D. Silver Rupee 1661 A.D. Burhanpur.

Obverse: Shah Aurangzeb Alamgir (cut text zad hu) wav badar munir sikkah dar jehan.   

Reverse: Maanus maimant sikah jalus sanh Regional year 3, unexplained date 110 and 1661 A.D. Burhanpur (struck place of coin).

Metal: [Silver]. Diameter: [24 mm]. Mint: [Burhanpur]. Ruller: [abul Muzaffar Mohiy-Ud-Din Muhammad Aurangzeb Alamgir-1 (The Great)]. 
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Emperor Aurangzeb Alamgir: Aurangzeb Alamgir born in 1618 A.D., succeeded his father to the throne of India in 1659 A.D.  Soon after Shah Jahan had fallen ill in 1657, Aurangzeb declared his succession in 1658 but the real and final accession took place in the following year.

Aurangzeb was the ablest son of Shah Jahan. He can be estimated to be the greatest Muslim Ruler of India. Despite his father’s opposition, he succeeded, in the War of Succession, only on account of his simplicity, intelligence, hard work, strong determination and popularity.

It has already been noticed that after his victory at Samugarh Aurangzeb occupied Agra and crowned himself emperor in 1658. The formal coronation was, however, delayed as he had still rivals to deal with. Having got rid of his rivals, he got himself formally enthroned with great pomp and show for the second time in 1659.

Early Measures: He assumed the title of Alamgir with the significant addition of Ghazi or Holly Warrior. He began his reign with measures calculated to please the people and to relieve their suffering. He restored the Muslim lunar calendar and discontinued the Illahi Era originated by Akbar. He abolished many oppressive taxes and thereby sought to lesson the distress of the people.

A Born General and a Seasoned Warrior: Aurangzeb a born general and a seasoned warrior, spent a greater part of this life in fighting against the hostile forces and in the end succeeded in crushing the power and hostilities of the Rajputs, the Marathas and the Muslim Sultans of the deccan. This was too great an honor to be achieved by any of his predecessor or successors.

Reforms: Aurangzeb was a great reformer. He introduced various reforms to clear the society of its social, cultural, religious and political short comings. He always aimed at following the right path not caring for the circumstances and difficulties. The expansion and consolidation of his empire speaks eloquently of his genius as an administrator and conqueror.  

He forbade the use of the kalima on the silver, copper, and gold coins to prevent their defilement by the touch of non-Muslim hands.

Urdu style calligraphy on this silver rupee coin given mint place in point of date, than apparent associates size and style, whose almost identical legends are in clear monumental letters.