Delhi Sultanate, Shams Al-Din Iltutmish (AH 607-633, 1210-1235 AD), Silver ½ Tanka, Badaun Mint, 5.37 gms, Obv. Al Nasir al-din allah Amir al-mumineen, with mint name & date in margin, Rev. Abu al-muzaffar Altamash Al sultan nasir amir al-mumineen, unlisted & unpublished, very fine, extremely rare. Note: Being offered for the first time globally in any auction. Note : Although Delhi was the capital, Badaun (Budaun) was one of the most important administrative, military, and cultural centres of North India under Iltutmish. Before becoming Sultan, Iltutmish was appointed Iqta-governor of Badaun by Qutbuddin Aibak.
This is where he gained experience, built local support, and strengthened his military position. Many historians say his rise to power started from Badaun.This ½ Tanka of Sultan Iltutmish, struck at the Badaun mint is unlisted in standard reference Goron & Goenka – The Coins of the Indian Sultanates. With no recorded specimen in published literature, this coin appears for the first time in any auction across rhe globe.Exceedingly Rare and of great numismatic importance.