1 Falus - Muhammad I ND
| Copper | 3.4 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Sultanate of Bahmani (Indian Sultanates) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Muhammad I (1358-1375) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1359-1375 |
| Value | 1 Falus (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Tanka (1347-1518) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 3.4 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#405094 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Lettering: Abu’l muzaffar
Comment
The first Independent Islamic Kingdom in South India was the Bahmani Sultanate or the Bahmani Kingdom. One of the great medieval Indian kingdoms, the Bahmani Sultanate was founded as a revolt against Muhammad bin Tughlaq of the Delhi Sultanate by Zafar Khan, of Turkish origin, who took the title of Ala-ud-din Hassan Bahman Shah. Establishing a strong rule with nearly 18 kings for about 200 years, the Southern King Krishnadeva Raya defeated the last ruler of Bahmani Empire after which it got disintegrated into 5 states around 1518 AD, collectively known as Deccan Sultanates and individually as: Nizamshahi of Ahmadnagar, Qutubshahi of Golconda (Hyderabad), Baridshahis of Bidar, Imadshahi of Berar, Adilshahi of Bijapur.
Interesting fact
The 1 Falus coin from the Sultanate of Bahmani, issued during the reign of Muhammad I (1359-1375), features a unique blend of Islamic and Hindu architectural elements on its reverse side, reflecting the cultural exchange and syncretism that characterized the Indian Sultanates during that period.
