One of a set of 95 small, circular Mughal Ganjifa playing cards, in eight suits of 12 cards each. This card represents the king or mir in the cheque (barat) suit, and depicts a king seated on a throne and flanked by attendants, set against a red background.There is a manuscript, bill of exchange or cheque on the left side of the card, above the attendant's head. There is some damage to the edges of the card, and two small pin holes.
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