Aurangzeb Alamgir – Jahangir Nagar mint Mughal Empire, 1109 AH Ry 41 Silver Rupee

Aurangzeb Alamgir, Jahangir Nagar ‘Dhaka’ mint, Bengal Region, Mughal Empire, 1109 AH, Ry 41, Silver, Rupee, 11.59 grm, 21.80 mm, Very fine+ Scarce

Aurangzeb, the sixth Mughal emperor, is known for his rule from 1658 to 1707. During his time in Jahangir Nagar (present-day Dhaka), he focused on consolidating power and expanding Mughal influence in Bengal. His administration emphasized tax reforms, infrastructure development, and military campaigns against local kingdoms. Aurangzeb’s policies often aimed to enhance revenue, leading to increased agricultural production and trade. However, his religious orthodoxy and imposition of higher taxes on non-Muslims sparked tensions. The legacy of his rule in Jahangir Nagar remains mixed, reflecting both economic growth and social unrest that characterized the late Mughal era.