History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v3.c38.s2.2
History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v3.c38.s2.2
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v3.c38.s2.2
(1) The Mughal emperors before him used to stamp the Muhammadan confession of faith (kalima) on their coins. Aurangzib forbade it, lest the holy words should be spitefully trampled under foot or defiled by unbelievers.