{"title":"Sultanates","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"malwa-ghiyath-shah-1-2-tanka-hazrat-shadiabad-mint-ms-62","title":"Malwa Sultanate, Ghiyath Shah (1469-1500AD), Hadrat Shadiabad Mint (Mandu), Gold Fractional 1\/2 Tanka, NGC MS 62 Top Pop","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eMalwa Sultanate, \u003cstrong\u003eGhiyath Shah\u003c\/strong\u003e (AH 873-906 \/1469-1500 AD), \u003cstrong\u003eHadrat Shadiabad Mint (Mandu)\u003c\/strong\u003e, Gold \u003cstrong\u003e½ Tanka\u003c\/strong\u003e, AH 879 (Retrograde), \u003cstrong\u003eStruck on a broader flan\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eObv:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arabic legend \"abul fath Ghiyath Shah al sultan al khilji ba hadrat Shadiabad\" 879 Hijri year retrograde, \u003cstrong\u003eRev:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arabic legend \"al-sultan bin al sultan wali khalifat ahd waz zaman (fi al alamin)\". (Wt: 5.54 gms, Dia: 19.85 mm), (Variant of GG # M63).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eGhiyath Shah and Shadiabad\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eHigh above the plains of central India, Mandu served as the capital of the Malwa Sultanate. Known also as \u003cstrong\u003eShadiabad, meaning “City of Joy,”\u003c\/strong\u003e it was a city of palaces, reservoirs and imposing gateways, protected by the steep slopes of its plateau. Its setting combined the security of a fortified capital with the beauty of a royal retreat a character particularly associated with the reign of Ghiyath Shah.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eGhiyath Shah succeeded his father, Mahmud Shah I, in 1469 AD. Having served as a military commander during his father’s reign, he was familiar with the demands of warfare. As Sultan, however, he followed a comparatively peaceful course. His long reign, conventionally dated 1469–1500 AD, became known for courtly life and cultural pursuits rather than continual territorial expansion. This relative stability provided the setting for the refined court culture remembered in Mandu’s architecture and illustrated manuscripts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eAmong the monuments associated with Ghiyath Shah is the \u003cstrong\u003eJahaz Mahal, or “Ship Palace.”\u003c\/strong\u003e Standing between two reservoirs, its long, narrow structure creates the impression of a vessel resting upon the water. Its terraces, pavilions and waterside setting reflect the importance of leisure and carefully planned surroundings in the royal life of Mandu. The palace remains one of the most recognisable architectural expressions of the city’s reputation as Shadiabad.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eAn especially vivid glimpse into this world survives in the \u003cem\u003eNi‘matnama\u003c\/em\u003e, commonly known as the \u003cstrong\u003e“Book of Delights.”\u003c\/strong\u003e Begun for Ghiyath Shah and continued under his son and successor, Nasir Shah, this illustrated manuscript records recipes and preparations associated with the royal household. Its subjects include food, perfumes and other pleasures of courtly life. The paintings show the Sultan surrounded by attendants as dishes and preparations are presented, offering an unusually intimate view of a late medieval Indian court.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThe manuscript is also significant for its artistic character. Persian influences appear alongside Indian features, reflecting the meeting of traditions at the Malwa court. Through its text and illustrations, the \u003cem\u003eNi‘matnama\u003c\/em\u003e preserves details of taste, dress and royal ceremony that accounts of battles and successions rarely capture. 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U\u003cstrong\u003encirculated\u003c\/strong\u003e, Rare.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NumiIndia Auctions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45532685828119,"sku":null,"price":35000.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/7576\/6295\/files\/DSC_0390.png?v=1789830250"},{"product_id":"sultans-of-delhi-khiljis-qutb-al-din-mubarak-shah-khilji-gold-square-tanka-hazrat-delhi-mint","title":"Sultans of Delhi, Khiljis, Qutb Al-Din Mubarak Shah Khilji Gold Square Tanka Hazrat Delhi Mint (1316-1320 AD) - Uncirculated","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eDelhi Sultanate, Khilji Dynasty, Qutb ud-din Mubarak (AH 716-720 \/1316-1320 AD), \u003cstrong\u003eHadrat\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDar-ul-Khilafa Mint\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eGold Square Tanka\u003c\/strong\u003e, AH 719, \u003cstrong\u003eObv: \u003c\/strong\u003eArabic legend \"al-imam al-a'zam khalifa Rabbu'l Alamin Qutb ud-dunya wa'l din Abu'l Muzaffar Mubarak Shah\", \u003cstrong\u003eRev:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arabic legend \"al-sultan ibn al-sultan al-wathiq billah amir al-mu'minin\" within a square frame, \"Hadrat Dar-ul-khilafa\" \"\u003cstrong\u003eTissa ashar wa sabamaya-719\u003c\/strong\u003e\" Hijri year in words, at the margin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e(Wt: 10.90 grams, Dia: 23.06 mm) \u003cstrong\u003e(GG # D247)\u003c\/strong\u003e, centrally struck with legends in high relief, The harmony of sharp detail, fine preservation and generous proportions gives this coin an \u003cstrong\u003ealluring beauty and distinguished presence \u003c\/strong\u003ean example deserving a place in a carefully curated collection. \u003cstrong\u003eAU-UNC\u003c\/strong\u003e, Very Rare.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NumiIndia Auctions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45532687826967,"sku":null,"price":300000.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/7576\/6295\/files\/DSC_0394.png?v=1789830361"},{"product_id":"sultans-of-delhi-slave-dynasty-ghiyath-al-din-balban-gold-tanka","title":"Delhi Sultanate, Turk Dynasty, Ghiyath Ud-Din Balban (1266-1287 AD), Hadrat Delhi Mint Gold, Very Broad Flan Tanka - Gem Uncirculated","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eDelhi Sultanate, Turk Dynasty, Ghiyath ud-din Balban (AH 664-686 \/1266-1287 AD), Hadrat Delhi Mint, Gold Tanka, Broad flan, \u003cstrong\u003eObv:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arabic legend \"al-sultan al-azam Ghiyath ud-dunya wa'l din Abu'l Muzaffar Balban al-sultan\", \u003cstrong\u003eRev:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arabic legend \"al-imam al-mustasim amir ul mominin\" within a circle, mint name Hijri year partly visible at the margin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e(Wt: 10.97 gms, Dia: 27.09 mm), (GG # D155), struck in high relief, boldly struck, superb quality, \u003cstrong\u003eGem Uncirculated.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComment :\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eRemarkably pristine for the issue, this beautifully centred specimen is struck on an \u003cstrong\u003eexceptionally broad flan\u003c\/strong\u003e, revealing the complete \u003cstrong\u003eobverse and reverse legend\u003c\/strong\u003e in crisp detail. Delicate underlying lustre shimmers across the surfaces, lending depth and warmth to its appearance. The harmony of sharp detail, fine preservation and generous proportions gives this coin an alluring beauty and distinguished presence an example deserving a place in a carefully curated collection.,\u003cstrong\u003eVery Rare.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NumiIndia Auctions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45532711059479,"sku":null,"price":180000.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/7576\/6295\/files\/DSC_0412.png?v=1789830507"},{"product_id":"sultans-of-malwa-mahmud-shah-square-gold-tanka-ah-878","title":"Malwa Sultanate, Ghiyath Shah (ca. 469-1500 AD), Gold Square Tanka","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eMalwa Sultanate, Ghiyath Shah (AH 873-906 \/1469-1500 AD), Gold Square Tanka  AH 878, \u003cstrong\u003eObv:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arabic legend \"al-wathiq bi'l malik al-multaji abu'l fath Ghiyath Shah\" sun \/star symbol, \u003cstrong\u003eRev:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arabic legend \"bin Mahmud Shah al-khalji al-sultan khuld Allahu mulkahu\" complete 878 Hijri year visible,\u003cstrong\u003e (Wt: 11.16 gms, Dia: 23.X 22.02mm)\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e(GG # M66)\u003c\/strong\u003e, superb quality, one minute test mark, struck with deep high relief legends, \u003cstrong\u003eAU-UNC, Rare in this grade.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Anubhav Chopra","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45532713746455,"sku":null,"price":200000.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/7576\/6295\/files\/DSC_0404.png?v=1789830617"},{"product_id":"sultans-of-delhi-muhammad-ghori-aka-muhammad-bin-sam-kannauj-type-gold-4-1-2-masha-goddess-laxmi-type","title":"Dehli Sultanate, Ghorid Dynasty, Mu'izz ud din Muhammad bin Sam  (ca. 1193-1206 AD), Gold Unit, Kanauj-KashiType","description":"\u003cp\u003eDehli Sultanate, Ghorid (Ghurid) Dynasty, Mu'izz ud din Muhammad bin Sam Muhammad Ghori) (AH 589-602\/1193-1206 AD), Gold Unit, Bayana Type, \u003cstrong\u003eObv:\u003c\/strong\u003e seated goddess Lakshmi facing front, \u003cstrong\u003eRev: \u003c\/strong\u003eDevanagari legend \"sri maha\/mira mahama\/da sama\", (Wt: 4.37 grams, Dia: 20.01 mm), (G\u0026amp;G # D5\/Deyell # 252), \u003cstrong\u003echoice quality, extremely fine, Very Rare.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComment : \u003c\/strong\u003eIn 1194 CE, Muhammad Ghori defeated the Gahadavala king Jayachandra at the Battle of Chandawar, near present-day Firozabad. Jayachandra died in the battle, dealing a severe blow to Gahadavala power and opening the Ganga valley to further Ghurid expansion. Ghori’s Lakshmi coinage continued an established monetary tradition familiar from the issues of Govindachandra and other northern Indian rulers. The goddess remained on the obverse, while a Nagari inscription named Muhammad bin Sam on the reverse. This continuity of design is generally understood as a practical means of maintaining acceptance in local trade during a change of political authority. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThis coin is remarkable in Indian numismatic history. Striking a coin featuring a Hindu deity was a practical move to ensure acceptance in trade, using familiar iconography to gain the confidence of the local population. It is a rare example of the fusion of cultures in early medieval India.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NumiIndia Auctions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45532716204055,"sku":null,"price":60000.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/7576\/6295\/files\/DSC_0428.png?v=1789830782"},{"product_id":"delhi-sultanate-turk-dynasty-shams-ud-din-itutmish-ah-607-633-1210-1235-ad-budaun-type","title":"Delhi Sultanate, Turk Dynasty, Shams-ud-din Itutmish (1210-1235 AD) Silver Unlisted 1\/2 Tanka Budaun Type","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eDelhi Sultanate, Turk Dynasty, Shams-ud-din Itutmish (AH 607-633 \/1210-1235 AD), Budaun Type, Silver ½ Tanka, AH (6)29, In the name of Caliph al-Nasir, \u003cstrong\u003eObv:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arabic legend \"al nasir lidinullah amir al muminin\" within a circle, around Hijri year tissa wa ashrin (wa sithamaya) (6)29 in Arabic words, \u003cstrong\u003eRev: \u003c\/strong\u003eArabic legend \"abu'l muzaffar iltutmish al-sultan with nasir amir al-mu'minin\", \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComment : \u003c\/strong\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003enewly discovered\u003c\/strong\u003e and unlisted silver ½ tanka of Shams-ud-Din Iltutmish, of the Budaun type and dated AH 629, represents a previously \u003cstrong\u003eundocumented\u003c\/strong\u003e type in the Goron and Goenka catalogue. A key feature of this important discovery is the full and clearly engraved invocation of the Abbasid Caliph al-Nasir li-Din Allah, together with the Hijri date spelled in Arabic words, a combination rarely seen on fractional tankas. The sharp, centrally placed legends and fabric confirm its issue for circulation, rather than ceremonial use. \u003cstrong\u003ePart of a recent series of numismatic discoveries from the reign of Iltutmish \u003c\/strong\u003eofferedcoin provides a significant opportunity for advanced collectors of Delhi Sultanate coinage to acquire a newly recorded type. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e(Wt: 5.36 grams, Dia: 21.07 mm) (Unlisted Unpublished in GG), no test mark, some flatness, nice quality, sharp centrally struck, AU-UNC, Exceedingly Rare.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NumiIndia Auctions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45532727017495,"sku":null,"price":250000.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/7576\/6295\/files\/DSC_0440.png?v=1789830945"},{"product_id":"delhi-sultanate-turk-dynasty-shams-ud-din-iltutmish-ah607-633-1210-1235ad-silver-tanka-in-the-name-of-abbasid-caliph-al-mustansir-billah","title":"Delhi Sultanate, Turk Dynasty Shams-Ud-Din Iltutmish (210-1235AD), Silver ½ Tanka","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eDelhi Sultanate, Turk Dynasty Shams-ud-din Iltutmish (AH607-633 \/1210-1235AD), Silver ½ Tanka, In the name of Abbasid Caliph Al-Mustansir Billah, \u003cstrong\u003eObv:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arabic legend The Kalima Shahada with the Caliph \"al-Mustansir Billah amir-ul-muminin\", within a double square, the Quranic verse at the margin, mint name, \u003cstrong\u003eRev:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arabic legend \"al-sultan al-a'zam shams-ud-dunya wa'l din abu'l muzaffar iltutmish al-sultan\" within a double square, (Wt: 5.46 grams, Dia: 20.09 mm), \u003cstrong\u003e(Unlisted in GG)\u003c\/strong\u003e, no test mark, nice quality, sharp legends, AU, Exceedingly Rare.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComment :\u003c\/strong\u003e This unlisted silver ½ tanka of Shams-ud-din Iltutmish, struck \u003cstrong\u003ein the name of the Abbasid Caliph al-Mustansir Billah\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a previously unpublished variety not recorded in Goron Goenka. The coin is finely struck, prominent for its full Kalima, complete caliphal titulature, and sharply defined double-square margin design.Part of a recent series of discoveries from Iltutmish's reign, this rare and highly unusual type presents a unique opportunity for collectors of Delhi Sultanate coinage to acquire a newly recorded issue of exceptional historical and numismatic significance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NumiIndia Auctions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45532732817431,"sku":null,"price":175000.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/7576\/6295\/files\/DSC_0445.png?v=1789831056"},{"product_id":"bengal-sultanate-silver-tanka-struck-on-a-broad-flan-arabic-month-jamadi-i-struck-in-the-name-of-shams-ud-din-iltutmish","title":"Bengal Sultanate, Silver Tanka, Struck on a broad flan, Arabic Month Jamadi-I, Struck in the name of Shams ud-din Iltutmish","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eBengal Sultanate, Silver Tanka, Struck on a broad flan, \u003cstrong\u003eArabic Month Jamadi-I\u003c\/strong\u003e, Struck in the name of Shams ud-din Iltutmish, Sultan of Delhi the Caliph al-Mustansir Billah (AH 628-633 \/1230-1236 AD), \u003cstrong\u003eduring the Bengali governorship of Malik Tughril Tughan Khan\u003c\/strong\u003e (1233-1243), \u003cstrong\u003eObv: \u003c\/strong\u003eArabic legend The Kalima Shahada with \"al-mustansir billah amir al mominin\" within a circle, \"Darb hada al-sikka-fi al-munsiff min Jamadi al-Aula (Arabic month Jamadi I)\", at the margin, \u003cstrong\u003eRev:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arabic legend \"al-sultan al azam Shams ud dunya wa'l din Abu'l Muzaffar Iltutmish al sultan nasir amir\" within a double square, word \"Allah\" twice in opposite side \"al-mominin\" at the bottom margin, (Wt: 10.66 gms, Dia: 30.05 mm), \u003cstrong\u003e(Unlisted for the type in GG)\u003c\/strong\u003e, no test mark, die crack, some flatness, sharp and centrally struck, superb luster, \u003cstrong\u003eAU-UNC, Extremely Rare.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComment :\u003c\/strong\u003e  This silver tanka of Shams ud-Din Iltutmish represents a previously unlisted and unpublished type, distinguished by its broad flan, unusual striking style, and an unrecorded marginal inscription. The coin is struck in the name of Shams ud-Din Iltutmish, Sultan of Delhi, and the Abbasid Caliph al-Mustansir Billah, and notably includes the Arabic month Jamad I, a rare feature for tankas of this period.As part of a recent series of numismatic discoveries from the reign of Iltutmish, this specimen offers advanced collectors a rare opportunity to acquire a newly recorded and unusual type.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NumiIndia Auctions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45532734226455,"sku":null,"price":70000.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/7576\/6295\/files\/DSC_0453.png?v=1789831182"},{"product_id":"delhi-sultanate-turk-dynasty-shams-ud-din-iltutmish-ah-607-633-1210-1235-ad-uncertain-mint-hazrat-lohore-lahore-silver-tanka","title":"Delhi Sultanate, Turk Dynasty, Shams-ud-din Iltutmish (1210-1235 AD), Uncertain Mint Hazrat Lohore (Lahore)?, Silver Tanka - Unlisted","description":"\u003cp\u003eDelhi Sultanate, Turk Dynasty, Shams-ud-din Iltutmish (AH 607-633 \/1210-1235 AD), Uncertain Mint Hazrat Lohore (Lahore)?, Silver Tanka, In the name of Caliph Al-Mustansir Billah, \u003cstrong\u003eObv: \u003c\/strong\u003eArabic legend The Kalima Shahada with the Caliph \"al-Mustansir Billah amir-ul-muminin\" within a double square frame, the Quranic verse at the outer margin, \u003cstrong\u003eRev:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arabic legend \"al-sultan al-a'zam shams-ud-dunya wa'l din abu'l muzaffar Altamish al-sultan\" within a double square frame, \"darb hada al fidda ba Hazrat Lohore\" at the outer margin, (Wt: 11.04 gms, Dia: 27.01 mm), \u003cstrong\u003e(Unlisted Unpublished), no test mark, boldly struck in high relief,sharp strike, luster, AU-UNC, Extremely Rare.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComment  :\u003c\/strong\u003e This coin represents a \u003cstrong\u003ecompletely new discovery from the Lahore mint of Shams ud‑Din Iltutmish\u003c\/strong\u003e, hitherto unpublished and unrecorded. Following the death of Qutb ud‑Din Aibak, Iltutmish defeated his short-lived successor Aram Shah and shifted the capital from Lahore to Delhi, consolidating his rule and laying the foundation of a stable Sultanate.Early in his reign, Iltutmish undertook military campaigns in the region, sending forces to capture Lahore, which led to the retreat of the rival governor Nasir ad‑Din Qabacha. He subsequently appointed his son, Nasiruddin Mahmud, as governor of the city. This coin was likely struck during that critical period, reflecting the assertion of Iltutmish's authority over Lahore. The mint name 'Lahore' appears as 'Lohore' in Arabic script on this coin, reflecting an alternative contemporary pronunciation or orthographic variation used during Iltutmish's era A previously unlisted and unpublished specimen, this coin is offered for the first time in any public auction, representing a rare and historically significant opportunity for collectors of Delhi Sultanate coinage.On the basis of these events, the coin has been tentatively attributed to the Lahore mint, rendered as 'Lohore'; however, further research is required.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NumiIndia Auctions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45532736749591,"sku":null,"price":80000.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/7576\/6295\/files\/DSC_0464.png?v=1789831283"},{"product_id":"bengal-sultanate-silver-tanka-in-the-name-of-shams-ud-din-iltutmish-delhi-sultan-issued-by-governor-ghiyath-ud-din-iwad","title":"Bengal Sultanate, Silver Tanka, In The Name Of Shams ud-Din Iltutmish (Delhi Sultan), Issued By Governor Ghiyath-ud-Din Iwad (ca. 1217-1220 AD)","description":"\u003cp\u003eBengal Sultanate, Silver Tanka, In the name of Shams ud-Din Iltutmish (Delhi Sultan), \u003cstrong\u003eIssued by Governor Ghiyath-ud-din Iwad\u003c\/strong\u003e (First Series AH 614-616\/1217-1220 AD), \u003cstrong\u003eObv:\u003c\/strong\u003e King mounted on horse holding mace riding left; Arabic legend Kalima Shahada in the marginal field, \u003cstrong\u003eRev:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arabic legend: \"al-sultan al-mu'azzam Shams al-dunya wa'l-din Abu'l Muzaffar Iltutmish al-Qutbi Nasir Amir al-Mu'minin\". (wt : 10.57 g, 27.01 mm) \u003cstrong\u003e(GG # B18)\u003c\/strong\u003e, some flatness, choice quality, VF-XF, \u003cstrong\u003eExtremely Rare.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NumiIndia Auctions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45532738420759,"sku":null,"price":50000.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/7576\/6295\/files\/DSC_0475.png?v=1789831444"},{"product_id":"ahmadnagar-sultanate-burhan-nizam-shah-ii-ah-1000-1003-1591-1595-ad-burhanabad-mint-silver-abbasi","title":"Ahmadnagar Sultanate, Burhan Nizam Shah II (1591-1595 AD), Burhanabad Mint, Silver Abbasi - Uncirculated","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eAhmadnagar Sultanate, \u003cstrong\u003eBurhan Nizam Shah II \u003c\/strong\u003e(AH 1000-1003 \/1591-1595 AD), Burhanabad Mint, Silver Abbasi, \u003cstrong\u003eObv:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arabic legend \"la Ilaha Illa Allahu Muhammadur Rasulullah Ali wali Allah\" (Shia version of Kalima )in a Mihrabi-style cartouche, \u003cstrong\u003eRev:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arabic legend \"zarb Burhanabad\" within a circle, \"Khadim-e-Ahl-e- Bait Rasul Allah, Abu'l Ghazi Burhan Nizam Shah\" written clockwise. (Wt: 7.23 gms, Dia: 18.04 mm) (Unlisted in GG), no test mark, Uncirculated, Extremely Rare.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e A Troubled Throne in the Deccan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eBurhan Nizam Shah II ruled Ahmadnagar from 1591 to 1595 AD, during a period of dynastic rivalry and growing Mughal interest in the Deccan. A son of Hussain Nizam Shah I, he belonged to the Nizam Shahi house, whose struggle to preserve its independence increasingly involved the neighbouring kingdoms of Bijapur and Khandesh, as well as the emperor Akbar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eBurhan’s path to the throne was far from straightforward. Following unsuccessful challenges to his elder brother, Murtaza Nizam Shah I, he sought refuge at Akbar’s court. Meanwhile, political upheaval in Ahmadnagar brought Burhan’s own son, Ismail, to the throne. Burhan therefore faced the unusual task of displacing his son to secure the kingship for himself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eIn 1591, Burhan returned to the Deccan and successfully claimed Ahmadnagar. Support from Raja Ali Khan of Khandesh and sections of the Nizam Shahi nobility helped his cause. The defeat and death of Jamal Khan, the powerful figure supporting Ismail’s government, cleared the way for Burhan’s accession. Ismail was deposed, and his father assumed authority as Burhan Nizam Shah II.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eAkbar expected Burhan’s return to power to strengthen Mughal influence over Ahmadnagar. Burhan, however, declined to accept the subordinate position the emperor sought to impose. His reign consequently formed part of a larger contest over the independence of the Deccan sultanates. Relations with Bijapur also deteriorated, adding another source of conflict to an already unsettled political landscape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe mint name Burhanabad provides a distinctive numismatic connection to this short reign.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is generally associated with Ahmadnagar, although its precise identification remains uncertain. A study published by the Oriental Numismatic Society suggests that Burhanabad may have been a new name for Ahmadnagar itself, or for an extension of the city incorporating the neighbouring settlement of Bhingar. It is therefore best understood as a mint associated with the Ahmadnagar capital region, rather than confidently identified as a separate town.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eIt is believed that the weight of these coins was adapted from Ottoman issues, marking a rare instance of the \u003cstrong\u003eShia version of the Kalima appearing on an Indian coin\u003c\/strong\u003e. The \u003cstrong\u003ecalligraphy and design are strongly influenced by Safavid coinage of Iran\u003c\/strong\u003e, highlighting the Persian impact on the Shia Sultanate of Ahmadnagar. This influence came through the \u003cstrong\u003einflux of\u003c\/strong\u003e people and trade via the\u003cstrong\u003e Konkan ports controlled by its rulers\u003c\/strong\u003e. Therefore, this coin serves as an excellent example of \u003cstrong\u003ecross-cultural and trans-regional influences\u003c\/strong\u003e in the numismatics of the regional Deccani Sultanates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mr. Sandeep Agarwal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45532742713367,"sku":null,"price":60000.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/7576\/6295\/files\/DSC_0487.png?v=1789831688"},{"product_id":"ahmadnagar-sultanate-burhan-nizam-shah-ii-ah-1000-1003-1591-1595-ad-burhanabad-mint-silver-abbasi-1-2","title":"Ahmadnagar Sultanate, Murtaza Nizam Shah I (1565-1588 AD), Silver 1\/2 Abbasi - Unlisted Offered For The First Time","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eAhmadnagar Sultanate, Murtaza Nizam Shah I (AH 973-997 \/1565-1588 AD), Silver 1\/2 Abbasi ?. \u003cstrong\u003eObv: \u003c\/strong\u003eArabic legend appears to start with Murtada, \u003cstrong\u003eRev:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arabic legend \"la Ilaha Illa Allahu Muhammadur Rasulullah Ali wali Allah\" (Shia version of Kalima ). 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Its changing fortunes are preserved not only in historical accounts but also in the coins issued there.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eDuring the civil war between Mahmud II of Malwa and his brother Muhammad II, Chanderi came under the control of Sikandar Lodi in AH 921. Amid these events, Muhammad was once again proclaimed king. Coins struck in his name during that year provide evidence of this brief assertion of royal authority.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eMuhammad appears to have died shortly afterwards. His heir, Ahmad, remained in charge of Chanderi on behalf of Sikandar Lodi. This arrangement allowed Ahmad to retain local authority while recognising the supremacy of the Sultan of Delhi.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThe situation changed following Sikandar Lodi’s death in AH 923. His successor, Ibrahim Lodi, expected the territories under Delhi’s influence to acknowledge his sovereignty. According to the historical account, Ahmad failed to demonstrate the allegiance expected of him. Ibrahim consequently sent Shaikhzada Manhju to recover Chanderi and reassert Delhi’s control.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThe expedition succeeded, and Miyan Husain Farmuli was appointed governor. Chanderi thus passed from the hands of a local ruler governing under Lodi supremacy into the charge of a governor appointed by Delhi.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe coinage of Chanderi preserves a remarkable expression of this political transition.\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver and copper coins were struck in the name of Ibrahim Lodi, yet retained the style of Malwa coinage and carried the Chanderi mint-mark. The Sultan’s name proclaimed Delhi’s authority, while the regional design reflected the continuing influence of Malwa’s monetary traditions. These issues offer a tangible connection to a period when the fortunes of a fortress, the ambitions of rival dynasties and the right to strike coins were closely intertwined.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NumiIndia Auctions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45532759326743,"sku":null,"price":25000.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/7576\/6295\/files\/DSC_0407.png?v=1789832508"},{"product_id":"delhi-sultanate-turk-dynasty-jalalat-ud-din-raziya-ah-634-637-1236-1240-ad-dehli-mint-unlisted","title":"Delhi Sultanate, Turk Dynasty, Jalalat ud-din Raziya (1236-1240 AD), INO Both Father Iltutmish And Radiya, Dehli Mint - Unique","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eDelhi Sultanate, Turk Dynasty, \u003cstrong\u003eJalalat ud-din Raziya\u003c\/strong\u003e (AH 634-637 \/1236-1240 AD), \u003cstrong\u003eDehli Mint\u003c\/strong\u003e (off flan), Silver Tanka, \u003cstrong\u003eIn the name of both father Iltutmish Radiya\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003cstrong\u003e Obv:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arabic legend \"al-sultan al-a'zam Shams ud dunya wa'l din al-sultan al-muazzam Radiya al dunya wa\" within a square frame, \"al-din\" at bottom, Hijri year, and mint name off flan in the margin, \u003cstrong\u003eRev :\u003c\/strong\u003e Arabic legend \"fi ahd imam ul mustansir amir ul mominin\" within a single square, Hijri year, and mint name off flan at the margin. (Wt: 10.92 grams, Dia:  28.02 mm)\u003cstrong\u003e, (Unlisted type in GG), \u003c\/strong\u003eno test mark, sharp legends, choice quality,\u003cstrong\u003e AU-UNC, Exceptionally Rare.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComment : \u003c\/strong\u003eGoron Goenka lists Raziya's tankas with the reverse legend exclusively within a double-square design. This coin, however, features a single-square reverse type, representing a previously unrecorded structural variant in her coinage. The titulature remains standard, but this type is unlisted and unpublished in major reference catalogues.Coins of Raziya\/Raddiya Sultana hold a unique place in Indian history, being issued by one of the important female rulers in the Islamic Sultanate and as a distinct Sultana issue. This specimen is an exceptionally rare and highly important addition to the coinage of the Delhi Sultanate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Anubhav Chopra","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45532840329239,"sku":null,"price":500000.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/7576\/6295\/files\/DSC_0238.png?v=1789837316"},{"product_id":"sultans-of-bengal-nazarana-tanka","title":"Sultans of Bengal, Rukn-Ud-Din Barbak, Khazanah (ca. 1459- 1474 AD) - Unlisted Nazarana Tanka","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eBengal Sultanate, \u003cstrong\u003eRukn-ud-din Barbak\u003c\/strong\u003e (AH 864-879\/1459-1474 AD) \u003cstrong\u003eKhazanah Mint\u003c\/strong\u003e, Silver Nazarana Tanka, \u003cstrong\u003eAH 864\u003c\/strong\u003e, (Wt: 10.61 grams, Dia: 30.07 mm) \u003cstrong\u003e(Not listed in G\u0026amp;G )\u003c\/strong\u003e, about extremely fine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eObv:\u003c\/strong\u003e kalima shahada within circle, mintname 'Khazanah' 864.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRev:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arabic legends \"\u003cem\u003eal-sultān ibn al-sultān rukn al-dunya wal din abü al-mujāhid bärbak shãh al-sultān ibn mahmüd shãh al-sultān\u003c\/em\u003e\".\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eBärbak Shah, son of Năsir al-Din Mahmüd Shh, ascended the throne in AH 864 (CE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e1459). During his time Bengal Sultānate was a large kingdom and he had a number of military expeditions such as\u003cstrong\u003e expeditions of Tirhut, Madaran and Kamrup\u003c\/strong\u003e. He was law-abiding competent sultān of Bengal. One major strategic \u003cstrong\u003einnovation of Barbak Shah was\u003c\/strong\u003e recruiting a large number of Habshis (East Africans) in his army and among them about eight thousand were employed, and on high posts 24. These Habshis were happy and obedient during reign of Barbak Shah but revolted sometime after his death. Barbak Shah was succeeded by his son Shams al-Din Yusuf Shãh. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThis Nazarana tanka is unlisted in Goron and Goenka’s \u003cem\u003eThe Coins of the Indian Sultanates\u003c\/em\u003e. An example of the type is subsequently illustrated on \u003cstrong\u003epage 175\u003c\/strong\u003e of Md. Shariful Islam and Mohammad Abdur Rahim’s \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Sultanate Period Coins of Bengal\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeautifully preserved\u003c\/strong\u003e, this specimen displays a warm \u003cstrong\u003egolden hue\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eboldly struck\u003c\/strong\u003e, high-relief detail. Its surfaces are \u003cstrong\u003efree from chop marks\u003c\/strong\u003e and test marks, allowing the design to retain its full visual appeal. \u003cstrong\u003eA very rare and distinguished coin, worthy of an important collection. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExtremely Rare. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Karan Dodlawar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45532856713239,"sku":null,"price":200000.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/7576\/6295\/files\/DSC_0317.png?v=1789838220"},{"product_id":"delhi-sultanate-shihab-ud-din-umar-ah-715-716-1316-ad-silver-tanka","title":"Exceptionally Rare, Delhi Sultanate, Shihab Al-Din Umar (ca. 1316 AD) Silver tanka - A Sultan At Just Five Years Of Age","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eSultans of Delhi, Khilji dynasty - Silver tanka of Shihab al-Din Umar (1316 AD), Hadrat Dehli mint, AH 715, (Wt: 10.90 gms, Dia: 27.00 mm). \u003cstrong\u003eObv:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arabic legend Sikandar al-thani yamin al-khilafa nasir amir al-muminin within a circle, with mint-name and AH date in words around. \u003cstrong\u003eRev:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arabic legend al-sultan al-a 'zam shihab al-dunya wa'l din abu'l Muzaffar 'umar shah al-sultan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShihab al-Din Umar: A Child on the Throne of Delhi\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eWhen Alauddin Khalji died in January 1316 AD, he left behind a powerful Sultanate but an unsettled succession. His death brought competing ambitions within the royal household into the open. At the centre of the struggle stood Shihab al-Din Umar, a child of approximately five or six years, whose brief reign would be shaped entirely by the men who controlled his throne.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eDuring Alauddin’s final illness, his general Malik Kafur had gained considerable influence over the government. Khizr Khan, the eldest son and former heir apparent, had fallen from favour and was imprisoned at Gwalior. This left the succession open to intervention. According to the historical accounts, Kafur gathered the leading officers after Alauddin’s death and announced an order naming Umar as the late Sultan’s successor. The young prince was placed on the throne, while Kafur assumed the regency and the actual direction of affairs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eUmar possessed the title of Sultan, but he was far too young to exercise independent authority. The arrangements at court reveal the difference between his public position and his actual circumstances. Accounts describe a brief daily ceremony at which the child appeared before the court. Once it ended, he was sent back to his mother, while Kafur met the officers separately and issued instructions. Royal ceremony continued in Umar’s name, but the decisions of government belonged to his regent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eKafur’s position, however, remained insecure. Alauddin’s older sons were potential rivals, and their presence threatened his control of the throne. Khizr Khan and Shadi Khan were blinded, while another prince, Mubarak Khan, was held in confinement. These actions turned the struggle for succession into a violent effort to remove competing claimants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThe danger eventually reached Mubarak himself. One account describes guards being sent to blind him, only for the prince to win their sympathy. Instead of carrying out the order, they turned against Kafur and killed him. The sources differ over the precise length of Kafur’s regency, but it lasted only a matter of weeks; Barani gives thirty-five days. The general who had arranged Umar’s accession was therefore removed almost as quickly as he had secured power.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eKafur’s death did not immediately end Umar’s reign. Mubarak was released and took charge as regent for his younger brother. For a short time, the child remained the recognised Sultan while another member of the royal family governed on his behalf. This arrangement also proved temporary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eIn April 1316, Mubarak displaced Umar and ascended the throne as Qutb al-Din Mubarak Shah. Historical accounts record that Umar was blinded and confined at Gwalior. His removal ended a nominal reign of only a few months. Still a young child, he had passed from prince to Sultan and then to prisoner, with little control over any of these changes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThe coinage of Umar’s reign preserves another side of this troubled episode. Despite the instability within the palace, the mint continued its work. Thakkura Pheru, a contemporary official associated with the Delhi treasury and mint, recorded Umar’s gold and silver tankas, together with several smaller denominations, in his \u003cem\u003eDravyapariksha\u003c\/em\u003e, completed in 1318. His account provides valuable contemporary evidence that currency was produced under the child Sultan’s authority, even while the government around him changed hands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUmar’s surviving gold and silver coins are rare material witnesses to this brief and unsettled chapter of Delhi’s history.\u003c\/strong\u003e Their significance extends beyond the short reign they represent. They carry the name and royal titles of a child who held the highest position in the Sultanate but never enjoyed the freedom to rule it. For the collector, they offer a direct connection to the succession crisis that followed Alauddin Khalji’s death—an episode in which royal birth conferred a crown, but provided little protection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eA visually appealing specimen. \u003cstrong\u003eExtremely Fine. Extremely Rare.\u003c\/strong\u003e Only two other examples are recorded as having sold at auction worldwide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(G\u0026amp;G D241, Pg. RRR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Mrs. Shruti Jain","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45532864970775,"sku":null,"price":550000.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/7576\/6295\/files\/DSC_9455.png?v=1789838682"},{"product_id":"bahamani-sultanate-muhammad-shah-i-ah-760-777-1359-1375-ad","title":"Bahamani Sultanate, Muhammad Shah I (1359-1375 AD) Gold Tanka -  Ahsanabad Mint","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eBahmani Sultanate, \u003cstrong\u003eMuhammad Shah I\u003c\/strong\u003e (AH 760–777 \/1359–1375 CE), \u003cstrong\u003eAhsanabad Mint\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold Dinar, AH 773\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eObv:\u003c\/strong\u003e Inscribed within a central circular field: \"\u003cem\u003eMuḥammad Ḥasan Bahmanī\u003c\/em\u003e\" with marginal legend containing the mint name (Ahsanabad) and date, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRev:\u003c\/strong\u003e In elegant Arabic calligraphy, the legend reads: \"\u003cem\u003eal-Sultan al-'Ahd wa'l-Zamān, Ḥāmī Millat Rasūl al-Raḥmān, Abū'l-Muẓaffar Muḥammad Shāh bin Bahman Shāh al-Sulṭān\u003c\/em\u003e\"\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e(Translation: The Sultan of the Era and the Age, the Defender of the Faith of the Messenger of the Merciful One, Abul Muzaffar Muhammad Shah son of Bahman Shah, the Sultan).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComment : \u003c\/strong\u003eAn important and early gold issue marking a significant stylistic departure from the Delhi Sultanate prototypes, this coin reflects the emerging identity of Bahmani numismatics. Muhammad Shah I adopts the elaborate honorific \"Sultan al-'Ahd wa'l-Zamān, Ḥāmī Millat Rasūl al-Raḥmān\", translating to \"Sultan of the Age, Defender of the Faith of the Prophet\"-a declaration of both religious legitimacy and sovereign authority, repeated consistently on his gold and silver issues.The reverse legend \"Muhammad Hasan Bahmani\" holds dynastic importance. The name \"Hasan\" was likely a pre-regnal name shared by both Alauddin Bahman Shah and his son Muhammad Shah I, suggesting deliberate use to reinforce dynastic continuity and legitimacy.Struck to a dinar standard (approx. 12.7g), this issue contrasts with the tanka-weight standards used in concurrent silver coinage. The mint name Ahsanabad refers to the Bahmani capital, Gulbarga, a hub of early administration and coin production.A historically important coin that reflects the emergence and distinct identity of the Bahmani Sultanate in the Deccan region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e(Wt: 12.80 gms, Dia: 21.07 mm) (GG # BH25), test marks, about extremely fine, \u003cstrong\u003eExtremely Rare.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zuhaib Khan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45532866838551,"sku":null,"price":250000.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/7576\/6295\/files\/DSC_9481.png?v=1789838866"},{"product_id":"malwa-sultanate-ghiyath-shah-ah-873-906-1469-1500ad-dar-ul-mulk-shadiabad-mint-gold-tanka-ms-63","title":"Malwa Sultanate, Ghiyath Shah (1469-1500AD), Dar-ul-Mulk Shadiabad Mint, Gold Tanka MS 63 Top Pop","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eMalwa Sultanate, \u003cstrong\u003eGhiyath Shah\u003c\/strong\u003e (AH 873-906 \/1469-1500AD), \u003cstrong\u003eDar-ul-Mulk Shadiabad Mint,\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold Tanka, Obv: Arabic legend \"al-sultan bin al-sultan wali khalifat al-zaman wa'l ahd fi al-alamin\", Rev: Arabic legend \"abul fath Ghiyath Shah al-sultani al-khalji duribat bi dar ul-Mulk Shahdiabad\", \u003cstrong\u003e(Wt :10.83g, Dia : 23.44mm, 12h) (GG # M60).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eStruck in impressive high relief, this alluring gold tanka displays finely defined details, delicate underlying mint lustre and a rich, frosted appearance, lending it exceptional visual appeal \u003cstrong\u003egraded NGC MS 63, Top Pop, Very Rare.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Anubhav Chopra","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45532879880215,"sku":null,"price":250000.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/7576\/6295\/files\/BBA444D0-8CC6-4832-A6B1-C33A50882086.jpg?v=1791278824"},{"product_id":"jaunpur-sultan-hussain-shah-ah-863-884-1458-1479-ad-gold-tanka-fi-zaman-type-tughra-style","title":"Jaunpur Sultan, Hussain Shah (ca. 1458-1479 AD), Gold Tanka Tughra Calligraphy - NGC MS 62","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eJaunpur Sultan, \u003cstrong\u003eHussain Shah\u003c\/strong\u003e (AH 863-884, 1458-1479 AD), Gold Tanka, fi zaman type, \u003cstrong\u003eTughra style\u003c\/strong\u003e of calligraphy on rev. \u003cstrong\u003e(G\u0026amp;G J25)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eObv :\u003c\/strong\u003e المؤيد بتائيد اللّٰه حسين شاه محمود شاه بن ابراهيم شاه خلد اللّٰه \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eAl-muayyad bi-tayid alläh husain shãh bin mahmüd shāh bin ibrāhim shah khallada alla\u003c\/em\u003eh\" in tughra style,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRev :\u003c\/strong\u003e فى زمن الامام نائت امير المؤمنين ابو الفتح خلدت خلافته \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\"\u003cem\u003efi zaman al-imăm nå 'ib amir al-müminin abul fath khulidat khilafatahu\u003c\/em\u003e\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e(in the time of the Imam, the deputy of the commander of the faithful, the father of victory)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eStruck in exceptionally high relief, this tanka displays elegant \u003cstrong\u003etughra calligraphy\u003c\/strong\u003e with razor-sharp detail. Delicate mint lustre glows beneath the raised legends, giving the coin a striking sense of depth and presence. \u003cstrong\u003eGraded NGC MS 62\u003c\/strong\u003e, it is a beautifully preserved and highly desirable example of this distinctive series. \u003cstrong\u003eVery rare.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Anubhav Chopra","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45532880797719,"sku":null,"price":350000.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/7576\/6295\/files\/786E94AF-336A-4264-9A6F-D5DB61A0E248.jpg?v=1791278802"},{"product_id":"bengal-sultanate-ghiyth-ud-din-azam-shah-1389-1410-ad-arsah-satgaon-mint","title":"Bengal Sultanate, Ghiyth ud-din Azam Shah (1389-1410 AD), Arsah Satgaon Mint - NGC MS 63","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eBengal Sultanate, Ghiyth ud-din Azam Shah (AH 792-813\/1389-1410 AD), \u003cstrong\u003eArsah Satgaon\u003c\/strong\u003e Mint, AH 811, Silver Tanka, \u003cstrong\u003eObv: \u003c\/strong\u003eArabic legend \"Ghiyath ud dunya wa'l din abu'l muzaffar A'zamshah al-sultan\" in quarterfoil, ruler's tile in margin, \u003cstrong\u003eRev:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arabic legend \"Nasir amir al-mu'minin ghawth al-islam wa'l muslimin khuld mulkahu\" within a circle, mint Hijri year at the margin. (wt : 10.7g, 30.00mm, 15h) (GG # B247), superb luster, centrally struck on both sides, graded slabbed by \u003cstrong\u003eNGC as MS 63, Rare in this grade.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NumiIndia Auctions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45534841667607,"sku":null,"price":25000.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/7576\/6295\/files\/DSC_0919.jpg?v=1790195778"},{"product_id":"bengal-sultanate-shihab-ud-din-bayazid-1412-1414-ad-firuzabad-mint-silver-tanka-ms-65-top-pop","title":"Bengal Sultanate, Shihab ud-din Bayazid (1412-1414 AD), Firuzabad Mint, Silver Tanka - NGC MS 65 Top Pop","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eBengal Sultanate, \u003cstrong\u003eShihab ud-din Bayazid\u003c\/strong\u003e (AH 815-817\/1412-1414 AD), \u003cstrong\u003eFiruzabad Mint\u003c\/strong\u003e, Silver Tanka, AH 817, (Wt: 10.7 gms, Dia: 30.11 mm) \u003cstrong\u003e(G\u0026amp;G # B283).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eObverse :\u003c\/strong\u003e Arabic legend within a octofoil \"\u003cem\u003eNasir amir al-mu'minin ghawth al-islam wa'l muslimin\u003c\/em\u003e\", four caliph's, mint and date in the margin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReverse :\u003c\/strong\u003e Arabic legend in a scalloped multilobed cartouche \"\u003cem\u003eJalal-ud dunya wa'l din Abu'l Muzaffar Muhammad Shah al-sultan\u003c\/em\u003e\" enclosed by an outer border.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eA superbly centred and boldly struck specimen on an exceptionally broad flan. The generous space around the design reveals the elegant scalloped border and surrounding calligraphy, while the high-relief legends rise sharply from the fields on both sides. \u003cstrong\u003eA hint of warm brown toning complements the underlying mint lustre\u003c\/strong\u003e, lending depth and richness to its remarkably fresh surfaces. \u003cstrong\u003eGraded NGC MS 65, Top Pop (1)\u003c\/strong\u003e, it is a coin of exceptional visual appeal and a remarkable survivor of \u003cimg\u003ethis artistic series. \u003cstrong\u003eExceedingly rare. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"None","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45534854643735,"sku":null,"price":150000.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/7576\/6295\/files\/6766254-047R.png?v=1791193555"},{"product_id":"delhi-sultanate-turk-dynasty-muizz-ud-din-muhammad-bin-sam-1193-1206-ad-silver-dirham-citing-his-brother-ghiyath-ud-din-as-supreme-chief-of-the-ghurids","title":"Delhi Sultanate, Turk Dynasty, Mu'izz Ud-Din Muhammad Bin Sam (1193-1206 AD), Silver Dirham Bull's Eye Type - NGC MS 62 Top Pop","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eDelhi Sultanate, Turk Dynasty, Mu'izz ud-din Muhammad bin Sam (AH 589-602 \/1193-1206 AD), Silver Dirham, \u003cstrong\u003ebull's-eye type\u003c\/strong\u003e, Citing his brother Ghiyath ud din as Supreme Chief of the Ghurids, \u003cstrong\u003eObv:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arabic legend The Kalima Shahada with four Caliphs' name, \"al-sultan al-azam Ghiyath ud-dunya wa'l din Mahmud bin Muhammad bin Sam\", in concentric circles, \u003cstrong\u003eRev:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arabic legend \"Al-sultan al-azam Mu'izz-ud dunya wa'l din Abu'l Muzaffar Muhammad bin Sam\" in a concentric circle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComment : \u003c\/strong\u003eThe Arabic legends on both sides consist of Qur'anic verses arranged in concentric circles, represent the so-called \"bull's-eye\" type, these were struck in various weight standards. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eWt : 3.73g approx, 26.70 mm approx, (GG # D3) Graded by \u003cstrong\u003eNGC As MS 62 Top Pop, very Rare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ahad","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45534909857815,"sku":null,"price":20000.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/7576\/6295\/files\/DSC_9139.jpg?v=1789913679"},{"product_id":"delhi-sultanate-turk-dynasty-shams-ud-din-iltutmish-1210-1235ad-delhi-mint-3-times-silver-tanka","title":"Delhi Sultanate, Turk Dynasty Shams-ud-din Iltutmish (1210-1235AD), Delhi Mint (3 Times), Silver Tanka - NGC AU 58 Top Pop","description":"\u003cp\u003eDelhi Sultanate, Turk Dynasty Shams-ud-din Iltutmish (AH607-633 \/1210-1235AD), \u003cstrong\u003eDelhi Mint (3 Times)\u003c\/strong\u003e, Silver Tanka, In the name of Caliph Al-Mustansir Billah, \u003cstrong\u003eObv:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arabic legend The Kalima Shahada with the Caliph \"al-Mustansir Billah amir-ul-muminin\", within a double square, the Quranic verse at the margin, mint name \"Dehli\" in upper segment, \u003cstrong\u003eRev:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arabic legend \"al-sultan al-a'zam shams-ud-dunya wa'l din abu'l muzaffar iltutmish al-sultan\" within a double square, \"darb hada al fidda ba Dehli\" at the margin, mint name \"Dehli\" in upper segment, \u003cstrong\u003e10.95g, 22.97mm, (Unrecorded for the type), no test mark, Graded by NGC as AU 58 Top Pop, Very Rare.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComment : \u003c\/strong\u003eShams ud-Din Iltutmish, the third Sultan of Delhi and a ruler of the Mamluk dynasty, is widely regarded as the true founder and consolidator of the Delhi Sultanate. He transformed a former Ghurid military outpost into a stable empire by establishing Delhi as the capital, introducing key administrative and economic reforms such as the iqta system and a standardized silver and copper coinage (tanka and jital), securing recognition from the Abbasid Caliph, and successfully defending the Sultanate against Mongol incursions. Under his reign, Delhi emerged as a major political and cultural center in northern India.The present silver tanka represents a third newly identified variety within this remarkable group of discoveries. Unlike the two preceding types, the mint name \"Dehli\" appears three times on this specimen, making it entirely distinct. The inscriptions are placed on the obverse margin in the upper segment, and twice on the reverse - once in the upper field and again within the outer circular margin. Such multiple repetitions of the mint name on a single coin are unprecedented in recorded Delhi Sultanate coinage.There is also a strong possibility that this issue reflects an experimental pairing of dies, combining the reverse die of the first lot with the obverse die of the second lot, indicating a period of typological experimentation at the Delhi mint during Iltutmish's reign.This type represents the first documented appearance of this exceptional variant in a public auction, significantly enhancing its numismatic and historical importance. As part of a recent series of discoveries from the reign of Shams ud-Din Iltutmish, it offers advanced collectors of Delhi Sultanate coinage a rare opportunity to acquire a newly recorded and highly unusual type.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mr. Mehfooz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45534918279191,"sku":null,"price":100000.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/7576\/6295\/files\/DSC_9142.jpg?v=1789913868"},{"product_id":"delhi-sultanate-shams-ud-din-iltumish-ah-607-633-1210-1235-ad-budaun-mint-silver-tanka","title":"Delhi Sultanate, Shams-ud-din Iltumish (1210-1235 AD), Budaun Mint Silver Tanka - NGC MS 62","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eDelhi Sultanate, Shams-ud-din Iltumish (AH 607-633 \/1210-1235 AD), Budaun Mint, Silver Tanka, AH 60X, In the name of Caliph al-Nasir, \u003cstrong\u003eObv: \u003c\/strong\u003eArabic legend The Kalima Shahada with \"al Nasir lidin Allah amir al muminin\" within a circle, around Hijri date in Arabic words, \u003cstrong\u003eRev:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arabic legend \"al-sultan al-A'zam Shams ud-dunya wa'l din Abu'l Muzaffar Iltutmish al-sultan with Nasir amir Al-mu'minin\".\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComment : \u003c\/strong\u003eAs per GG, the style of calligraphy is similar to that seen on coins struck at the Budaun mint, on this basis, the present coin may be attributed to the Budaun mint.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eWt: 10.95g, 25.67mm, (Variant of GG # D31), \u003cstrong\u003egraded by NGC as MS 62, Rare.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mr. Mehfooz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45534926897175,"sku":null,"price":50000.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/7576\/6295\/files\/DSC_9144.jpg?v=1789914061"},{"product_id":"delhi-sultanate-suri-dynasty-islam-shah-1545-1552-ad-chunar-mint-silver-rupee-ms-62-top-pop","title":"Delhi Sultanate, Suri Dynasty, Islam Shah (1545-1552 AD), Chunar Mint Silver Rupee- NGC MS 62 Top Pop","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eDelhi Sultanate, Suri Dynasty, Islam Shah (AH 952-960\/1545-1552 AD), \u003cstrong\u003eChunar Mint Silver Rupee\u003c\/strong\u003e, AH 956. \u003cstrong\u003eObv:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arabic legend The Kalima Shahada within a square \u0026amp; the four Caliphs' names in margins, \u003cstrong\u003eRev: \u003c\/strong\u003eArabic legend \"al-sultan bin al-sultan Islam Shah bin Sher Shah Sultan khuld allahu\" within a square and Nagari legend 'sri islam sah' at bottom, \"Jalal ud dunya wa'l din Abu'l Muzaffar\" \u0026amp; \"zarb Chunar\" in margin, 11.28g, 27.00mm, (Similar to G\u0026amp;G # D958, Unlisted type).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e A Stronghold of Sur Power on the Ganges 'Chunar'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eChunar, situated on the Ganges near Varanasi in present-day Uttar Pradesh, held an important place in the rise of the Sur dynasty. Its imposing hilltop fortress guarded approaches towards Bihar and Bengal, making it a valuable possession in the struggle between the Afghan leader Sher Khan, later known as Sher Shah Suri, and the Mughal emperor Humayun.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eSher Khan gained possession of Chunar through his marriage to the widow of its former governor, Taj Khan. The fortress provided him with a secure base and strengthened his position while he was still building his power in eastern India. Humayun besieged Chunar in 1532, but a negotiated settlement allowed Sher Khan to retain it while accepting nominal Mughal authority.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eChunar again became a focus of conflict during Humayun’s eastern campaign of 1537–1538. The Mughal army eventually captured the fortress after a prolonged siege, while Sher Khan was extending his control over Bengal. The wider struggle was decided by Sher Khan’s victories at Chausa in 1539 and Kannauj in 1540, which drove Humayun from power and established Sur rule over northern India.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eChunar’s importance under the Sur rulers is also preserved in its coinage. \u003cstrong\u003eSilver coins bearing the Chunar mint attribution are recorded for both Sher Shah and his successor, Islam Shah.\u003c\/strong\u003e The British Museum holds a silver issue of Sher Shah attributed to Chunar, while an illustrated Islam Shah rupee dated AH 955 (our coin in AH 956) provides evidence of the mint’s continued activity under his son. These issues belonged to the silver rupee currency established under the Surs, whose influence continued into the Mughal period. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Suri coin from Chunar therefore carries a connection to one of the dynasty’s most historically significant strongholds. \u003c\/strong\u003eThe coin is similar to G\u0026amp;G # D958, where the Hijri year below Shahada is usually omitted on the obverse \u0026amp; reverse is of 'Khuld Allahu' type, instead of 'Khuld Allahu Mulkahu'. G\u0026amp;G do not list such a variety for the type. \u003cstrong\u003eGraded by NGC as MS 62 top Pop, Rare.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Adarsh Pandey","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45534932303895,"sku":null,"price":35000.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/7576\/6295\/files\/DSC_0942.jpg?v=1790193856"},{"product_id":"delhi-sultanate-khilji-dynasty-ala-ud-din-muhammad-khilji-1296-1316-ad-qila-deogir-mint-gold-tanka","title":"Delhi Sultanate, Khilji Dynasty, Ala-ud-din Muhammad Khilji (1296-1316 AD) Gold Tanka 'Qila Deogir Mint'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eDelhi Sultanate, Khilji Dynasty, Ala ud-din Muhammad Khilji (AH 695-715\/1296-1316 AD), Qila Deogir Mint (Deogir fully readable), Gold Tanka, AH 71X, \u003cstrong\u003eObv:\u003c\/strong\u003e al-sultan al-a'zam Ala ud-dunya wa'l din Abu'l Muzaffar Muhammad Shah al-sultan, \u003cstrong\u003eRev:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sikandar al-thani legend, with mint and date in the margin. (Wt: 10.88 grams, Dia : 25.08 mm).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlauddin Khilji and Deogir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eDevagiri, also known as Deogir and \u003cstrong\u003elater as Daulatabad\u003c\/strong\u003e, was the \u003cstrong\u003ecapital of the Yadava\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ekingdom\u003c\/strong\u003e in the western Deccan. Its connection with Alauddin Khalji began in 1296 AD, before he became Sultan of Delhi. At the time, Alauddin was a provincial governor serving under his uncle, Jalaluddin Firuz Khalji. His expedition against Devagiri brought him into conflict with the Yadava ruler Ramachandra, also known as Ramadeva.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThe attack caught the kingdom at a disadvantage, with a substantial part of its army away from the capital. Ramachandra initially agreed to terms, but the return of the Yadava prince with reinforcements led to renewed fighting. Alauddin defeated this resistance and demanded a much heavier payment. The gold, silver, jewels and other valuables obtained from Devagiri greatly strengthened his position. Later that year, he killed Jalaluddin and claimed the throne of Delhi.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThe first expedition did not immediately bring Devagiri under direct administration from Delhi. Ramachandra continued to rule, although tribute became a source of tension. Around 1308 AD, Alauddin sent Malik Kafur against Devagiri after payments had ceased. Ramachandra was defeated and taken to Delhi, where Alauddin treated him favourably and restored him to his kingdom as a subordinate ruler. Devagiri subsequently supported the Sultanate’s expeditions farther south, providing supplies and assistance to its armies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThese campaigns also had an important monetary consequence. Wealth obtained from the Deccan increased the precious metal available to the Sultanate, helping support the extensive gold and silver coinage associated with Alauddin’s reign. His tankas were issued from several named mints, including Deogir. 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Delicate underlying lustre shimmers across the surfaces, lending depth and warmth to its appearance. The harmony of sharp detail, fine preservation and generous proportions gives this coin an \u003cstrong\u003ealluring beauty and distinguished presence \u003c\/strong\u003ean example deserving a place in a carefully curated collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NumiIndia Auctions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45536505987095,"sku":null,"price":175000.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/7576\/6295\/files\/DSC_0242.png?v=1789938775"},{"product_id":"rukn-al-din-firuz-i-1235-ar-tanka-11-00g-delhi","title":"Delhi Sultanate, Rukn-ud-din Firuz (1235 AD), Delhi Mint, Silver Tanka","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelhi Sultanate, Rukn-ud-din Firuz\u003c\/strong\u003e (AH 633-634\/1235 AD), \u003cstrong\u003eDelhi\u003c\/strong\u003e Mint, \u003cstrong\u003eSilver Tanka, Obv:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003e kalima shahada with al mustansir billah amir al-mominin within double square,\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Rev:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003e al-sultan al-a'zam rukn ud dunya wa'l din abu'l muzaffar firuz shah bin sultan,\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e 10.70g, 28.00mm,\u003c\/strong\u003e (G\u0026amp;G # D92), \u003ci\u003eabout very fine, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRare.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRukn-ud-din Firuz, son of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShams-ud-din Iltutmish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, ascended the throne of Delhi in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1235 AD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, supported by nobles who favoured him over his sister Razia. His reign lasted less than seven months. While Firuz devoted himself to personal pleasures, his mother, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShah Turkan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, exercised much of the authority. Her harsh treatment of members of the royal household and growing opposition among the nobles provoked widespread unrest. Firuz was deposed and subsequently put to death, paving the way for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRazia Sultan’s accession\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. His silver tankas survive as numismatic witnesses to this brief and turbulent succession following the death of one of the Delhi Sultanate’s most influential rulers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NumiIndia Auctions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45536541507607,"sku":null,"price":40000.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/7576\/6295\/files\/DSC_0459.png?v=1789939118"},{"product_id":"delhi-sultanate-khiljis-jalal-al-din-firoz-gold-tanaka-hadrat-delhi-mint-1","title":"Delhi Sultanate, Jalal-ud-din Firuz (1290–1296 AD), Gold Tanka with Marginal Inscription — Uncirculated.","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eDelhi sultanate, Jalal-ud-din Firuz (AH 689-695\/1290-1296 AD), Mint offlan, Gold Tanka, Large flan, \u003cstrong\u003eObv:\u003c\/strong\u003e al-sultan al-a'zam jalal ud dunya wa'l din abu'l muzaffar firuz shah al-sultan, \u003cstrong\u003eRev:\u003c\/strong\u003e al-imam al-must'asim amir al mominin within circle, mint name and hijri date in arabic words in margin, ( Wt: 10.95 gms, Dia: 27.02 mm) (Variant of G\u0026amp;G # D196, Legends arrangement on both sides is different).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComment :\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRemarkably pristine for the issue, this beautifully centred specimen is struck on an \u003cstrong\u003eexceptionally broad flan\u003c\/strong\u003e, revealing the complete \u003cstrong\u003eobverse and reverse legend\u003c\/strong\u003e in crisp detail. Delicate underlying lustre shimmers across the surfaces, lending depth and warmth to its appearance. The harmony of sharp detail, fine preservation and generous proportions gives this coin an alluring beauty and distinguished presence an example deserving a place in a carefully curated collection. \u003cstrong\u003eRare.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mrs. Shruti Jain","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45549087981591,"sku":null,"price":220000.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/7576\/6295\/files\/DSC_0709.png?v=1790117671"},{"product_id":"iltutmish-1-2-rupee-new-type-unlisted","title":"Delhi Sultanate, Turk Dynasty Shams-Ud-Din Iltutmish (1210-1235AD), Silver ½ Tanka With 'Delhi' as Mint - Unique","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eDelhi Sultanate, Turk Dynasty Shams-ud-din Iltutmish (AH607-633 \/1210-1235AD), Silver ½ Tanka, In the name of Abbasid Caliph Al-Mustansir Billah, \u003cstrong\u003eMintname 'Delhi' on top \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eObv:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arabic legend The Kalima Shahada with the Caliph \"al-Mustansir Billah amir-ul-muminin\", within a double square, the Quranic verse at the margin, \u003cstrong\u003emint name as 'Delhi' on top of square frame\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eRev:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arabic legend \"al-sultan al-a'zam shams-ud-dunya wa'l din abu'l muzaffar iltutmish al-sultan\" within a double square, (Wt: 5.50g, Dia: 21.05 mm), \u003cstrong\u003eUnlisted in GG\u003c\/strong\u003e, no test mark, nice quality, sharp legends, AU.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComment :\u003c\/strong\u003e Based on the research accompanying this specimen, this is the \u003cstrong\u003efirst known example of this variety\u003c\/strong\u003e of Iltutmish’s silver ½ tanka, distinguished by the mint name \u003cstrong\u003e“Delhi” at the top\u003c\/strong\u003e and struck in the name of the Abbasid Caliph \u003cstrong\u003eal-Mustansir Billah\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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Its sharp legends, absence of test marks and exceptional preservation make it particularly desirable to collectors of the Delhi Sultanate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst recorded example of the variety; currently the only known specimen.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"None","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45549108887575,"sku":null,"price":300000.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/7576\/6295\/files\/DSC_0734.png?v=1790117977"},{"product_id":"delhi-sultanate-turk-dynasty-shams-ud-din-kayumarth-ah-689-1290-ad-hadrat-dehli-mint-silver-tanka","title":"Delhi Sultanate, Turk Dynasty, Shams ud-din Kayumarth (AH 689 \/1290 AD), Hadrat Dehli Mint, Silver Tanka,","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDelhi Sultanate, Turk Dynasty, \u003cstrong\u003eShams ud-din Kayumarth\u003c\/strong\u003e (AH 689 \/1290 AD), Hadrat Dehli Mint, Silver Tanka, Obv: Arabic legend \"al-sultan al-a'zam Shams ud dunya wa'l din abu'l Muzaffar Kayumarth al-sultan\", Rev: Arabic legend \"al-Imam al-Mustasim amir al mominin\", (Wt: 10.27g, Dia: 30.03 mm), (GG # D190), no test mark, nice quality, about extremely fine, Extremely Rare.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKayumarth (Shams ud-Din Kayumars) was a three-year-old boy when he was briefly made Sultan after the fall of his father, Mu'izz ud-Din Kaiqubad\u003c\/strong\u003e, the last ruler of the Turk (Mamluk) dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate; he was placed on the throne by Turkic nobles as a puppet ruler in a last attempt to retain power, but his rule was purely symbolic due to his age and the political instability at the time, especially with the rising power of Jalal ud-din Khalji, who soon overthrew the Turk faction, deposed the child ruler, and established the Khalji dynasty, ending Turk rule in Delhi; Kayumarth likely did not live long afterward, and his coins are extremely rare because his reign was very short and lacked real authority, making any coinage issued in his name scarce and historically significant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mr. Sandeep Agarwal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45642009804823,"sku":null,"price":150000.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/7576\/6295\/files\/DSC_1700.png?v=1791151009"},{"product_id":"delhi-sultanate-khilji-dynasty-rukn-ud-din-ibrahim-shah-silver-tanka-hadrat-delhi-mint","title":"Delhi Sultanate, Khilji Dynasty, Rukn-ud-din Ibrahim Shah (c.a. 1296 AD) Silver Tanka, Hadrat Delhi Mint","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDelhi Sultanate, Khilji Dynasty, \u003cstrong\u003eRukn-ud-din Ibrahim Shah \u003c\/strong\u003e(AH 695 \/1296 AD), Silver Tanka, Hadrat Delhi Mint, AH 695, (Wt : \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10.68 grams, Dia : 28.58 mm), (GG # D211), no test mark, sharp and centrally struck, nice patina, choice quality, AU-UNC, Exceedingly Rare.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eObv: \u003c\/strong\u003eFeatures a bold Arabic legend within a double square frame, reading \"al-sultan al-a'zam Rukn ud dunya wa'l din abu'l muzaffar Ibrahim Shah al-sultan bin\" (\"The Great Sultan, Pillar of the World and Faith, the Victorious Ibrahim Shah, the Sultan\"), \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRev:\u003c\/strong\u003e Displays a circular Arabic inscription honoring Sultan Firuz Shah, Rukn-ud-din's predecessor, with the legend \"al-sultan al-a'zam Jalal-ud-dunya wa'l din Firuz Shah, Nasir Amir al-mu'minin\" (\"The Great Sultan, Glory of the World and Faith, Firuz Shah, Helper of the Commander of the Faithful\"). Around the margin, the mint name date are inscribed in Arabic words: \"Duriba hadha al-fidda bi-Hadrat Delhi fi sana khamsa wa tissin wa sitta maya\" (\"Struck this silver at the capital city of Delhi in the year 695 H), \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter the Mongol conflict at Kara in AD 1292, political authority within the Delhi Sultanate began to shift from Sultan Firuz Khilji to his ambitious nephew, Ala Ud Din Khilji. Ala Ud Din sought Firuz's permission to raid Chanderi but instead struck deep into the Deccan, plundering Devagiri, the wealthy capital of the Yadavas. Laden with immense spoils, he returned north in AD 1296, apologizing for the unauthorized venture and promising Firuz a large share of the booty. To secure his pardon, Ala ud din lured the Sultan to Kara-where he murdered him and proclaimed himself Sultan Ala ud Din Muhammad.In the aftermath, Firuz's widow proclaimed her younger son Qadr Khan as Sultan Rukn al-Din Ibrahim, even though the elder son, Arkali Khan, was based at Multan. Ibrahim's position, however, received little support, and Ala Ud Din consolidated power in Delhi by securing the loyalty of nobles with the wealth from his campaigns. Ibrahim and his mother retreated to Multan but were soon captured along with Arkali.Ibrahim's reign lasted less than a year, yet his coinage is of considerable importance. His coins not only reflect the turbulence of the Khilji succession but also bear the name of his father, Firuz, linking them directly to the contested legacy of the dynasty.This specimen is well struck, with much of the mint name visible at the reverse margin near 7 o'clock and the complete date fully legible. Issued during a period of political instability, when loyalty within the Sultanate was fracturing.Ibrahim's reign lasted less than a year, yet his coinage is of considerable importance. His coins not only reflect the turbulence of the Khilji succession but also bear the name of his father, Firuz, linking them directly to the contested legacy of the dynasty.In the aftermath, Firuz's widow proclaimed her younger son Qadr Khan as Sultan Rukn al-Din Ibrahim, even though the elder son, Arkali Khan, was based at Multan. Ibrahim's position, however, received little support, and Ala Ud Din consolidated power in Delhi by securing the loyalty of nobles with the wealth from his campaigns. 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