2018-08-27 Mon

The Bahamani Sultanate was ruled by the five dynasties namely Bijapur, Golkonda Ahmadnagar Bidar and Berar. Adil Shahi Dynasty of Bijapur was a Shia Muslim Dynasty. The Adil Shahi dynasty traces its origin back to Yousuf Adil Shah, who was the governor of the province, before creating a de facto independent Bijapur state.

Bijapur had been a province of the Bahmani Sultanate (1347–1518), before its political decline in the last quarter of the 15th century and eventual break-up in 1518. The Bijapur Sultanate was absorbed into the Mughal Empire in the year 1686 CE, after its conquest by Emperor Aurangzeb.

This copper 2/3 Fulus was issued by Muhammad Adil Shah. The weight of the coin is around 7.4g. Both obverse and reverse inscription on the coin is not properly readable.

Image Courtesy: Oswal Antiques