Sultan Muzaffar Shah-III ruler of Gujarat.
An Imaginary portrait of Sultan Muzaffar Shah-III Gujarat.
Obverse: Central device composed of the two portions Al-Sultan & Muzaffar Shah, below inscript in hindi language label of ‘Shire Jam’.
Reverse: Central device cut of main inscription, but other source manifest of the inscription.
“al-mu’ayyad bi-ta’yid al-rahmam shams al-dunya wa’l din abu’l nase.
“al-mu’ayyad bi-ta’yid al-rahmam shams al-dunya wa’l din abu’l nase.
Metal: Copper kori coin. Diameter: 20 mm. Ruler: Last ruler Sultan Muzaffar Shah-III Governor of Gujarat under the Mughal Dynasty. Mint: Nawanagar. Reign: First period 1561 – 1573, Second period (restore) 1583.
It will be remembered that Akbar had granted a paltry allowance to Muzaffar-III, king of Gujarat, when he conquered that country. Muzaffar-III escaped from surveillance in 1578, and took refuge at Junagarh in
Kathiawar. In a short time he collected a large force, and with its help captured Ahmadabad in September, 1588, and proclaimed himself king of Gujarat. He seized cam bay, and then marched to Baroda which he easily occupied. Baroach followed suit, and the vast treasure which it contained was seized. Probably the whole of Gujarat fell into his (Muzaffar’s) hands, and his force quickly numbered 30,000.
The emperor was disconcerted by the news of muzaffar’s success and he appointed Mirza Abdul Rahim as governor of Gujarat. He defeated Muzaffar-III in the battle of Sarkhej in January 1584, and made amend for the mistakes of the previous governors. He entered the capital in triumph and pleased all by his urbanity, tolerance and culture. Sultan Muzaffar-III was pursued by the imperialists and was again defeated at Nadot. As the result of battle the entire mainland of Gujarat fell in to the hand of the imperialists except Baroda, which was surrendered after a prolonged siege of seven months.
The emperor was delighted to receive the tidings of victory and bestowed lavish favors upon his officers, who had given proof of their loyalty and courage in Gujarat. Mirza Abdul Rahim was given the title of Khan-i-Khanan, and promoted to the rank of 5,000. The emperor granted him also a horse, a robe, and a jeweled dagger as a mark of favour. But Abdul Rahim did not enjoy the emperor’s bounty alone. Others who had bravely fought during the war were rewarded, and their services were duly recognized. The Khan-i-Khanan was recalled by the emperor in August, 1585, and after his departure Muzaffar-III made frantic efforts to regain his power. But he was at last captured in 1592 by the imperialists. Finding it impossible to bear the humiliations which he thought were in store for him, he ended his life with a razor which he had kept concealed on his person. Aziz Koka, the imperial general, who had succeeded Abdul Rahim, left for Mecca and Gujarat was entrusted to Prince Murad.
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