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BHOPAL:This state was established around 1723.AD by a general who was in the service of the Mughal Emperor Aurangazeb. He became independent after the death of the Emperor and carved out the area that later became the Princely state of Bhopal. It has a unique history of having Islamic feminine rulers continuously for a long period. Bhopal flourished unde them. Bhopal had indigenous coins until 1897.AD and afterwards British unified coinage was the only accepted currency.Now it is capital of the state of Madhya Pradesh. 
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The ruler between AD.1844 and 1865 (AH.1261-85) was Sikandar Begum. Shahjahan Begum ruled from AD.1865 to 1901 (AH.1285-1319)  |
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Another quarter Anna with the denomination struck on it.  |
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Another one with denomination and date.  |
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A half Anna coin without denomination or date.  |
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Anna coin without denomination or date. It is heavy and verybeatiful, but scarce.  |
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An Anna coin with denomination and date but lacks the name of the issuer on it.  |
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Pillar of the Community
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A half rupee of Bhopal  |
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Pillar of the Community
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Another rupee in the name of Muhammad Akbar-2. Muhammad Akbar was there from 1806-1832.AD. The regnal year is "1". So this must be an issue during the reign of Hayat Muhammad Khan (1778-1807.AD)  |
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another Rupee  |
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A Rupee coin of Sikandar Begum (1847-1868.AD)  |
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BIKANIR:This was a Princely state that originated in the late fifteenth century. They had marital and military associations with the Mughals. Later it passed on to British control and finally became part of the state of Rajastan in India. 
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Another variety of Paisa  |
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Cool coins! I think I have the 1 rupee from Bikanir.
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