1 Tanka - Ghiyath al-Din Jalal (Satgaon) ND (1533-1538) front 1 Tanka - Ghiyath al-Din Jalal (Satgaon) ND (1533-1538) back
1 Tanka - Ghiyath al-Din Jalal (Satgaon) ND (1533-1538) photo
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1 Tanka - Ghiyath al-Din Jalal Satgaon ND

 
Silver 10.83 g 30.16 mm
Description
Issuer
Sultanate of Bengal (Indian Sultanates)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1533-1538
Value
1 Tanka
Currency
Tanka (1342-1576)
Composition
Silver
Weight
10.83 g
Diameter
30.16 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#74950
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Within central square : Shahada
In margins: names of the four caliphs

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Ghiyath al-Din Jalal, who was the last Sultan of the Bengal Sultanate. Despite his efforts to maintain the empire's power, the Sultanate was eventually absorbed into the Mughal Empire in 1576. This coin serves as a reminder of the rich history and cultural heritage of the Indian subcontinent.