Description
Alamgir II (AD 1754–1759, AH 1167–1173), Gold ½ Pagoda, 1.70 grams Minted at Imtiyazgarh (modern-day Adoni), Extra Fine, Not listed in any catalogue, Exceedingly Rare. Alamgir II ascended the throne during one of the most turbulent phases of the Mughal Empire. His reign was marked by internal court intrigues, weak central authority, and the growing dominance of regional powers such as the Marathas and the Nawabs of the Deccan. Meanwhile, the British East India Company was expanding its influence through both diplomacy and military conquest. The mint at Imtiyazgarh, located in southern India, was one of the remaining centers where Mughal coinage was struck, symbolizing the nominal imperial control over the Deccan region. Despite these coins carrying the emperor’s name and titles, the Mughal emperor’s power was largely ceremonial, with regional governors exercising significant autonomy.
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