The coins from this era were square in shape (silver) and round (copper), with distinct designs. They symbolised the Sultanate’s legitimacy and control over Kashmir. The Mughal Empire ...

Coin collectors are captivated by rare and valuable coins which carry historical significance. Highlighted examples include the 1794 Flowing Hair Silver Dollar and the 1787 Brasher Doubloon, with ...

A vast coin collection, much of which was buried underground for more than 50 years, is expected to fetch in excess of $100 million at auction, according to experts. The Traveller Collection ...

Why did you choose the art of calligraphy? Art was my favourite subject and it was evident since my young age that I will pursue a career in it. The fascination about letters and the interest in ...

His name is Prince Yakub Habeebuddin Tucy. Prince Yakub Habeebuddin Tucy claims to be the descendant of Mughal emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar. He claims to be the sixth generation. This establishes ...

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Finding buried treasure is a fantasy that has become a reality for the specialist coin auctioneers ...

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When Hamid Hemat accepted a curatorial post at Connecticut’s Wadsworth Atheneum in 2022, the refugee from Kabul, Afghanistan, was surprised by what he found. The Wadsworth is the oldest public ...