Description
Mughal Empire, Aurangzeb Alamgir(c. 1658-1707CE), Silver Rupee, 11.30grms, AHAD issue, Bandar E-Mubarak ("blessed harbor") Type, Minted at Surat, Extra Fine+, Rare. Surat was known as the Bab-al-Hajj (“Gate of the Hajj”) because it served as the main embarkation port for Indian pilgrims travelling to Mecca during the Mughal period. Under the Mughals, especially Akbar, Jahangir, and Aurangzeb, the state organised ships, protection, and facilities at Surat for pilgrims departing across the Arabian Sea to Jeddah, making it the principal starting point of the Indian Hajj route
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