© Parimal (CC BY-NC-SA)
© Parimal (CC BY-NC-SA)
1 Tanka - Fakhr al-Din Mubarak Shah Hadrat Jalal Sunargaon
747 (1334-1349) years| Silver | 10.70 g | 25.12 mm |
| Issuer | Sultanate of Bengal (Indian Sultanates) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 747 (1334-1349) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Tanka |
| Currency | Tanka (1342-1576) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 10.70 g |
| Diameter | 25.12 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#79182 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Yamin al-khilafat allah nasir amir al-mu minin
Comment
The Sultanate of Sonargaon became a short-lived independent state with control over central, northeastern and southeastern Bengal. When Bahram Khan died in 1338, his armour-bearer, Fakhruddin Mubarak Shah, declared himself the independent Sultan of Sonargaon. After the death of Fakhruddin in 1349, his son Ikhtiyaruddin Ghazi Shah became the next independent ruler of Sonargaon. The ruler of Satgaon Shamsuddin Ilyas Shah eventually defeated Sonargaon in 1352 and established the Bengal Sultanate.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Fakhr al-Din Mubarak Shah, who was the last ruler of the Bengal Sultanate. He was known for his military campaigns and administrative reforms, and his rule marked the beginning of the decline of the Bengal Sultanate. Despite this, the coin still holds significant historical value and is a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the region.
