Tanka
Dynasty / Name of State : Gujarat Sultan
Ruler / Authority : Shams al-Din Muzaffar II
Denomination : Tanka
Metal : Gold
Shape : Round
Weight : 11.4-11.6
Minting Technique : Die-Struck
Issued Year : 925
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History of Shams al-Din Muzaffar II
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...Disclaimer :
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