Mughal ; Akbar (1556-1605) ; Ex Rare Silver Rupee ; Garha mint ; AH 973

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Mughal ; Akbar (1556-1605) ; Ex Rare Silver Rupee ; Garha mint ; AH 973 ; Unlisted in KM ; Weight : 11.47 Grams
Note : Garha (Gondwana) likely refers to the Garha kingdom, which included the region of Garha Madla (modern-day Mandla, Madhya Pradesh)
Akbar’s forces, led by Asaf Khan I, conquered the Garha kingdom (Garha-Katanga) starting in 1564, defeating the forces of the regent Queen Durgavati in battles like Damoh, though the campaign and consolidation of control extended through 1567, eventually restoring part of the kingdom to Chandra Shah under Mughal suzerainty.