1 Jital / 6 Gani - Ala al-Din Muhammad Shah
| Billon | 3.56 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Sultanate of Delhi (Indian Sultanates) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Alauddin Khalji (1296-1316) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 695-716 (1296-1317) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Jital (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Tanka (1206-1526) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 3.56 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered (32 rati) |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#48381 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 70% |
Reverse
Abu'l muzaffar muhammad shah al-sultan
Edge
Plain
Comment
Alaud-Dīn Khaljī (r. 1296–1316), also called Alauddin Khilji, born Ali Gurshasp, was a ruler from the Khalji dynasty that ruled the Delhi Sultanate in the Indian subcontinent. Alauddin instituted a number of significant administrative changes, related to revenues, price controls, and society. He also successfully fended off several Mongol invasions of India.
The coinage of Muhammad Khalji is the largest of the Delhi Sultanate. He got a large spoils from his campaigns in the Deccan and as a result, gold and silver tankas were struck in large from three named mints - Delhi, Dar al=Islam and Deogir and some unnamed mints.
According to the Tye catalogue, the only known dates (Islamic calendar) are 701, 702, 703, 704, 705, 711, 712, 713, 714, 715, and 716.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Ala al-Din Muhammad Shah, who was the last ruler of the Khilji dynasty and is known for his military campaigns against the Mongols. Despite his efforts, the Sultanate of Delhi eventually fell to the Mongols in 1317, marking the end of the Khilji dynasty. This coin, which was issued during his reign, serves as a reminder of the rich history and cultural heritage of the Indian Sultanates.
