| Area: | Moghul Empire |
| Ruler: | Jahangir |
| Reigned: | 1605-1628 AD (1014-1037 AH) |
| Denomination: | AR Rupee |
| Mint: | Lahore | Issued: | Year 7, Month of Isfanarmuz (1612 AD) |
| Obverse: | "Nur-Din Jahangir" and "Akbar" Persian Script |
| Reverse: | AH regnal year. Persian Script |
| Reference: | KM 145.11; PMC 1118-9 |
| Weight: | 11.2 gms |
| Diameter: | 21.5 mm |
MUGHAL EMPIRE -JAHANGIR
Jahangir, son of Emperor Akbar, ruled the empire from 1605-1627. Opened first relations with the British East India Company. He was reportedly an alcoholic, and his wife Empress Noor Jahan became the real power behind the throne and competently ruled in his place. |
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