Sultanate of Carnatic
Subah of the Mughal Empire (1692-1710), Independent sultanate (1710-1801), Princely State of British India (1801-1855)
Location: Southern India
Capital City: Gingee (1692-1710), Arcot (1710-1768), Chepauk (1768-1855)
Government type: Autonomous state in the Mughal Empire (1692-1710), Independent Sultanate (1710-1801), British Indian Protectorate (1801-1855)
Main languages: Tamil, Hindustani
Main religions: Hinduism, Sunni Islam
Chronology
1692: Nawab of the Carnatic created by Mughals
1710: De facto independent
1763: Mughals recognize independence of Arcot
1787: Informal British protectorate
1801: Part of Madras Province of British India
1855: State abolished after the last Nawab dies
Currency
Rupee (1710-1801)
1 Rupee = 64 Paisa = 520 Kasu
Coins from Arcot in the collection
•1 Kasu, Muhammad Ali Wallajah (1745-1795) (copper)
Note: I don't have a certain identification on this coin. I got it in a grab bag of unidentified Indian copper coins, and have yet to find an exact match in any references. The identification as a Kasu of Muhammad Ali Wallajah is based on finding coins with similar design motifs not seen on coins from other Indian kingsoms. I could be totally wrong in any part of its identification.