Tanka
Dynasty / Name of State : Deccan Sultanate (Bahamanis)
Ruler / Authority : Ala Al Din Ahmad Shah (II)
Denomination : Tanka
Metal : Gold
Shape : Round
Weight : 11
Type/Series : Without Bahamani Title
Minting Technique : Die Struck
Issued Year : 853, 855, 857, 858
Size : NA
History of Ala Al Din Ahmad Shah (II)
Also known in history as the Deccan Sultanate, the Bahmani Sultanate was the first independent Islamic kingdom in South India. It was established by Alauddin Hasan Bahman Shah in 1347 CE after successfully revolting against the Delhi Sultan, Muhammad bin Tughluq. The capital of the sultanate was at Ahsanabad (Gulbarga) till it was shifted to Muhammadabad (Bidar) in 1425 CE.The Bahmani Sultanate was constantly at war with the Vijayanagara...
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