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Sultan Sikandar Lodhi, 1489-1517 A.D. Copper coins Tanka, Mint Delhi, and Diameter 17 mm.

Sultan Sikandar Lodhi (1489-1517 A.D.): Sultan Bahlol Lodhi was succeeded by his son Nizam Khan, who adopted the title of Sikandar Shah. His elder brother revolted in order to get the throne of Delhi. He was, however, defeated and pardoned by Sultan Sikandar Lodhi.

Conquests: Like his father, he was an able and powerful King. He under took many campaigns against rebellious amirs. He conquered Bihar and Tirhut.

Issue of copper coins and Change of capital: Sikandar was the most capable monarch of the Lodhi dynasty. He was in short time introduced copper coins tanka mint in Hadrat Delhi and ordered that they should be considered the copper coins date shown A.H 903 (A.D 1498). Diameter 17 mm. Sultan Sikandar Lodhi transferred the capital from Delhi to Agra. The village of Sikandara near Agra, where the tomb of Akbar stands, was named Sikandar.

Sikandar was the most capable monarch of the Lodhi dynasty. He however, unfortunately had little time to introduce reforms or under take civil administration, for he was busily engaged all his life in waging war against hostile neighbors and rebellious governors. He however, succeded un crushing almost all the revolts challenging his authority and peace an order were maintained in the country. He was very kind and generous. The poor and the needy were treated by him very kindly and politely. Sikandar was the most capable monarch of the Lodhi dynasty. His administration was very efficient. There was peace and prosperity Ibrahim Lodhi.

Obverse: Al-mutawakkil Ala al-Rahman Sikandar Shah Bahlol Shah.

Reverse: Fi zaman amir al mominin khulidat khilafatahu. Mint: Hadrat Delhi with date given underside. Mintage years: A.H 894-909 (A.D 1489-1504). Emperor: Sikandar Lodhi. Diameter: 17 mm.


 Dehli Sultanate Ala al-Din Muhammad Shah 
A.H 695-715 (A.D 1296-1316).

 

Dehli Sultanate Ala al-Din Muhammad Shah A.H 695-715 (A.D 1296-1316).

Denomination: Two Gani. Metal: Copper. Mint: Dehli. Diameter: 16 mm.

Obverse: Al-Sultan al-azam wal din.

Reverse: Main centre two circle King name, Muhammad Shah.

The most remote and legible coins bearing name of Dehli Sultan.

The name of Ala al-Din Muhammad shah A.H 695-715 (A.D 1296-1316). Under his reign, the territories of the Dehli sultanate witnessed their greatest extension, and the same source say that in AH 696 (AD 1296) the sultan sent Nusrat Khan with an army to the principal cities of Punjab and Sindh, among them Sehwan , in order subdue revolting tribes and name trustworthy governors. But in AH 697 (AD 1297-98) according to Barani and Mir Masum, Sehwan was attacked by the Mongols and the governor of Multan; Nusrat Khan came to Sehwan for the defence of the city and seized them.


 Emperor Farid-u-Din title of Sher Shah Suri, (1542 A.H) copper Dam.

 

King Sultan Sher Shah Suri: The original name of Sher shah was Farid. His father Hassan was a Jagirdar of inBihar. The exact date of his birth is not known, but it is probable that he was born sojetime about the year 1486 A.D. He took service under Bihar Khan, son of Darua Khan Lohani, governor ofBihar, who was much impressed by his talents. On one occasion whenBihar went out on a hunting expedition Farid slew a tiger, and in recognition of this brave deed his master gave him the title of Sher Khan.

When Sher Shah became emperor of Hindustan, he abolished the old mediaeval currency, and issued a copper coin called dam. The dam varied in weight between 311 grains and 322 grains. He abolished all the internal customs, and levied duties only at the frontier and the place of sale within the empire. After Sher Shah’s death great changes took place in the economic condition of the people, and we get a glimpse of these in the Ain-i- Akbari of Abul Fazal. The dam, paisa, or fulus was continued. It was a copper coin which weight 5 tanks or 1 tola 8 mashas and 7 surkhas, and was the 40^th part of the rupee. A rupee (of silver) was 11 ½ mashas in weight, and was first introduced by Sher Shah.

Obverse: Text written in centre Sher Shah al-sultan. Show detail in square. Suri dynasty Copper coin Dam were in first time issue place zarb Nirmol.

Reverse: Written in centre square covered inscription Fi ahad al-amir-hami al-sultan al-adil al-dunya. Year 1542 (A.H 952) Metal: copper with diameter 24 mm.

These copper Dam’s were mint year A.H 950-952 under reign of King Farid-ud-Din title of Sher Shah Suri.
 

Emperor Farid-u-Din title of Sher Shah Suri, 1541 A.D (948 A.H) copper Dam.

 

Obverse: Fi ahad al-amir-hami al-sultan al-adil al-dunya.

Reverse: Side had the title name Sher Shah al-sultan. Suri dynasty Copper coin dam.

Emperor Sher Shah Suri issued a copper coin called dam. Several of suri dynasty denominations were issue first time 1541 A.D (948 A.H). Diameter 24 mm. His title name was Farid-u-Din Sher Shah Suri.