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Lot No.435
AUC44
Princely States
Auction Date: 06-05-2023
Silver
Gujarat in transition - silver kori, in the names of Akbar and 'Murid Ray Singh', probably struck in late 16th century, earlier published as an issue of Rao Raydhanji II of Kutch, 4.74g. Obv: Shahada in rectangular border. Rev: Full name of Akbar, followed by Nagari/Gujarati legend murida Raysingh.
Uncirculated, Extremely rare.
This issue was said to be of Rao Raydhanji II who apparently declared himself to be a 'Murid' (disciple) of a Sufi saint. However, the fact that it is struck in the name of Akbar makes this implausible with nearly 200 years separating Raydhanji and Akbar. It is most likely to have been issued by a certain 'Ray Singh', who might have been a local chieftain in the Kathiawad area, during the power struggles that erupted in peninsular Gujarat, following Akbar's conquest of Ahmadabad and Champanir. 'Murid', also meaning 'acolyte', is found on many Mughal seals as an indicator of subservience and need not have a Sufi connotation.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 50,000-60,000
Sold For :
Rs. 55,000
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