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Mughals, ten AR tankahs: Babur (1525-30): CM.87-1999

Object information

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Titles

Mughals, ten AR tankahs: Babur (1525-30)

Maker(s)

Mint: Kabul
Ruler: Babur (1525-30)

Entities

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Description

Mughals, Babur (1525-30), AR tanka, Type 5 (Zahir-ud-din Muhammad Babur al’Ghazi, 8-foil design), Kabul mint, AH 935, 4.70g.

Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1999-03-01) by Tye, Robert

Dating

1525 - 1530

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Weight 4.7 g

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.87-1999
Primary reference Number: 267170
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Audit data

Created: Friday 13 November 2020 Updated: Thursday 7 December 2023 Last processed: Thursday 7 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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