2021-05-25 Tue

This silver 1/3 Tanka that weighs around 3.6g was issued by Jalal Al-din Ahsan Shah during his rule in Madurai Sultanate. This silver was issued in the Hijri Year 737.

Madurai Sultanate was a short-lived independent Muslim Kingdom based in the city of Madurai; today it is a part of the Indian State of Tamil Nadu.

Jalal Al-Din Ahsan Shah was the first sultan of Madurai Sultanate. He established his sultanate in the year 1335 CE after declaring his independence over Delhi Sultanate. Ashan Shah and his descendants ruled Madurai until 1378 when the last sultanate of Madurai lost the battle against the forces led by Vijaynagar Empire.

This 1/3 Silver Sultanate was sold for INR 14,000 in an electronic auction of Todywalla that was held on 18th April 2021.

Image Courtesy: Todywalla Auction