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6 Gani - Qutb al-Din Mubarak
| Billon | 3.43 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Sultanate of Delhi (Indian Sultanates) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Qutb ud-Din Mubarak Shah (قطب الدین مبارک شاہ) (1316-1320) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 717-718 (1317-1318) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 6 Gani (¾) |
| Currency | Tanka (1206-1526) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 3.43 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered (Weight varies 3.6-3.7g) |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#340403 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Mubarakshah al-sultan bin al-sultan al-wathiq billah amir al-mu'minin
Script: Arabic
Edge
Plain
Comment
Qutb-ud-din Mubarak Shah (also called Mubarak Khan) (r. 1316–1320) was a ruler of the Delhi Sultanate, a member of the Khalji dynasty and son of Alauddin Khalji.The coinage of Mubarak Shah is noted for its variety and the various titles he gave himself. According to Pheru, his mint-master, Mubarak Shah created 44 denominations, comprising more than 70 types during his four year reign. Nine types of billon coins are known, being 12, 8, 6, 4 and 2 Gani pieces. There is some fiduciary element to the billon coins as the metal value was less than the declared value.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Qutb al-Din Mubarak, who was the last ruler of the Khilji dynasty and is known for his efforts to consolidate the Sultanate of Delhi and establish a strong central government.
