Aurangzeb Alamgir, Karpa or Kadapa (Cuddapah) Mint, Silver Rupee, 3X RY, “Badr Munir” Couplet, Obv: sikka zad dar Jahan chu badre munir, Shah Aurangzeb Alamgir, Rev: sana julus zarb Karpa completely visible at the bottom, 11.5g, 23.00mm, (KM # 300.97), about fine, countermarks, Very Rare.

Kadapa is a district place in the modern state of Andhra Pradesh having great historical importance since the Mauryan period. After the fall of Qutbshahi Sultanate in 1687AD by Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb substantial part of South India fell into Mughal hands. The town Kadapa played a very important role during the Mughal administration and military campaigns of South India. The coins struck at this mint town by Aurangzeb are having important historical value.