Ala-ud-Din Masud Shah Copper Tanka – Horseman Type

Description

This authentic copper Tanka was issued during the short but significant reign of Ala-ud-Din Masud Shah (1242–1246 AD) of the Delhi Sultanate.
Struck at the Delhi mint, the coin reflects early Sultanate monetary traditions.
One side prominently displays a horseman, a powerful symbol of royal authority and military strength.
The reverse carries elegant Islamic calligraphy, typical of 13th-century Sultanate coinage.
Coins of Ala-ud-Din Masud Shah are historically important due to the brief duration of his rule.
A well-preserved piece that holds strong appeal for collectors of early medieval Indian and Sultanate coinage.