Nawabs of Surat, INO Shah Alam II, (AD 1759-1806), Copper Paisa, Obv: Shah Alam II Inscription, Rev: Mint Name 'Surat', 13.62 Gms, About Extremely Fine, Very Rare.
The Nawabs of Surat were rulers who governed the important port city of Surat, primarily under Mughal suzerainty, with their rule transitioning under British influence, culminating in the East India Company taking direct control in the late 18th century after the last nawab, Nizamuddin Muhammad Khan, died, though descendants and related branches continued to hold titles and influence, particularly in matters of cuisine and local administration. Key figures included Mian Achchan and Hafizuddin Ahmad Khan, with the lineage eventually seeing the British offer pensions and assume full control of the city.