Tanka
Dynasty / Name of State : Delhi Sultan - Mamluk (Slave Dynasty)
Ruler / Authority : Shams Al Din Iltutmish
Denomination : Tanka
Metal : Gold
Shape : Round
Weight : 11
Type/Series : Fi Ahad Type
Minting Technique : Die Struck
Issued Year : 630 AH
Size : NA
History of Shams Al Din Iltutmish
Muslim conquests in India began with the invasion of Muhammad bin Qasim. However, the effects were not fully felt till Muhammad bin Sam invaded the north-western region of India. Muhammad bin Sam, popularly known as Muhammad of Ghor, appointed Qutbuddin Aibak as the governor of his territories in India.Some of the strongest rulers in Mamluk history include Aibak, Iltutmish, Raziya, and Balban.
Aibak and his successors conqu...
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Onkar Walunj15/11/2017
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