Falus - Mahmud Shah II Sultans of Malwa
| Copper | 8.3 g | - |
| Issuer | Sultanate of Malwa (Indian Sultanates) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 921-938 (1515-1532) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Falus |
| Currency | Tanka (1401-1562) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 8.3 g |
| Size | 17 × 16.75 mm |
| Thickness | 4.17 mm |
| Shape | Square (irregular) |
| Technique | (Weight varies 7.8-8.4g) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#332721 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
As-sultan bin al-sultan
Script: Arabic
Comment
Shihab-ud-Din Mahmud Shah II, was son of Nasir Shah and reigned from 1510–1531 CE (AH 916 - 937) and was the last ruler from the Khalji dynasty. The sultanate saw heavy decline in 1519 after the continues invasions of Rajput emperor Rana Sanga of Mewar. The last ruler Mahmud Shah II surrendered to Bahadur Shah, the sultan of Gujarat after the fort of Mandu fell to Bahadur on 25 May 1531.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Mahmud Shah II, who was the last ruler of the Malwa Sultanate before it was annexed by the Mughal Empire. Despite being made of copper, the coin still holds significant historical value due to its connection to the Sultanate of Malwa and its rulers.
