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Paika - Mu'izz Al-Din Kaiqubad ND
| Copper | 4.4 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Sultanate of Delhi (Indian Sultanates) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Muiz ud-Din Qaiqabad (1286-1290) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1287-1290 |
| Value | 1 Jital (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Tanka (1206-1526) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 4.4 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Thickness | 3.1 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | (40 rati) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#131698 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Lettering: mu'izz al-dunya wa'l din
Edge
Plain
Comment
W#267+1 Paika is approximately 4 gani
Muiz ud din Qaiqabad (1269 – 1 February 1290, reigned 1287–1290) was the tenth sultan of the Mamluk dynasty (Slave dynasty). He was the son of Bughra Khan the Independent sultan of Bengal, as well as grandson of Ghiyas ud din Balban (1266–1287).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Paika - Mu'izz Al-Din Kaiqubad ND (1287-1290) from Sultanate of Delhi (Indian Sultanates) made of Copper weighing 4.4 g is that it features a unique blend of Islamic and Hindu architectural styles on its reverse side. The coin's design showcases the influence of both Islamic and Hindu cultures on the Sultanate of Delhi during that time period.
