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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;bgarg, post: 187406, member: 1876&quot;]This is very similar to the other token except the date on obverse is strange. The date on token is AH 943 but the numeral 4 is not defined as it is supposed to be on an Akbar coin (maybe a result of an in-experienced die-cutter)</p><p><br /></p><p>You are also correct that these tokens were used in Hindu temples too. Usually a Muslim token will not be used in a Hindu temple and vice-versa. However Akbar wanted to remove the barrier between Hindus and Muslims in that region and for that reason he married with a Hindu princess named Jodhabai. Most of the learned members in his court were Hindus and there were not much differences in two religions in those days. </p><p><br /></p><p>So, it should not be surprising that these tokens were used in Hindu temples also in those days.</p><p><br /></p><p>Regards</p><p>Ballabh Garg[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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