1 Jital - Nasir-ud-din Mahmud Damghan Shah ND
| Billon | 2.79 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Sultanate of Madurai (Indian Sultanates) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1344-1347 |
| Value | 1 Jital |
| Currency | Rupee (1335-1377) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 2.79 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#407611 |
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| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Translation: Mahmud Ghazi Damghan Shah as-sultan
Comment
Madurai Sultanate was a short-lived independent Muslim Kingdom based in the city of Madurai, today it is the part of the Indian States of Tamil Nadu. The full name of Mahmud Damghan Shah was Nasir-ud-Din Mahmud Damghan Shah. He ruled Madurai Sultanate from 1344 CE until 1347 CE. Mahmud Damghan Shah sat on the throne of Madurai after the death of Ghiyath-ud-Din Muhammad Damghan. When Mahmud Damghan Shah sat on the throne, Madurai Sultanate started declining. The main reason of declining of Madurai Sultanate was raising power of Vijayanagar Kingdom in the north.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Nasir-ud-din Mahmud Damghan Shah, who was the last ruler of the Sultanate of Madurai. Despite being the last ruler, he was known for his military campaigns and administrative reforms, which helped to strengthen the kingdom before it was eventually absorbed into the Vijayanagara Empire.
