Dynasty / Name of State | : | Gujarat Sultan |
Ruler / Authority | : | Shams al Din Muzaffar Shah I |
Denomination | : | Tanka |
Metal | : | Silver |
Weight (gm) | : | 11-11.1 |
Shape | : | Round |
Types/Series | : | Dehli Series Type, Naib Amir Ul Muminin |
Calendar System | : | Anno Hijri (AH) |
Issued Year | : | 812 |
Minting Technique | : | Die Struck |
The Sultanate of Gujarat was established in 1407 CE by Zafar Khan who was appointed governor of the region by the Delhi Sultan, Muhammad bin Tughluq. His grandson, and successor, Ahmad Shah, established a new capital at the city of Ahmedabad which he built along the banks of the river, Sabarmati in 1411 CE. Ahmad Shah fended off an attack by Sultan Hoshang Shah of Malwa. Hoshang invaded again in 1417 CE with Nasir Khan of Khandesh, and managed to occupy the towns of Sultanpur and Nandurbar. They...
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