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Akbar, AR Rupee, Karrah, AH 968
Akbar made the town of Karrah, located presently in Partapgarh district of UP, his principle base for campaigns against the rebellious Afghans in the East. His famous campaign against Rani Durgavati of Garha-Katanga was also launched from Karrah. AH968 is perhaps the earliest year known. For the issues of this mint. It is possible that the mint functioned primarily to pay the troops. The mint-name has alternatively been read as Garha.

Accession No

C/A/4/049

Weight

11.25 g

Diameter

25.55 mm

Metal

Silver

Mint

Karrah

Denomination

Rupee

Shape

Round
AH Date
968