Sultan Alauddin Khalji (Ala al-Din Mohammed II Khilji) r. 1296-1316 AD, Khalji Dynasty of Delhi Sultanate, Denomination: 2 Gani, Composition: Billon (.080 silver), Weight 3.46 grm, Diameter 16 mm, References Mitch WI# 2569, GG# D233, Tye# 419, about very fine.

Obverse: Sultan name in Persian in a double ring with Sultan name in Nagari around

Scripts: Persian & Devanagari

Lettering: شاه محمد श्री सुल्तान अलावदीनी

Reverse: Legend in Persian

Lettering: السلطان الاعظم على الدنیا و الدین

“Al-sultan al-azam ala’ al-dunya wa’l din”

Alauddin Khalji (Ala al-Din Muhammad II, r. 1296–1316 AD) was one of the most powerful rulers of the Delhi Sultanate and the second sultan of the Khalji Dynasty. Known for his strong administration, military reforms, and expansionist ambitions, he defeated several Rajput kingdoms and successfully repelled repeated Mongol invasions, securing India’s northwest frontier. Alauddin introduced strict economic and market reforms to control prices and strengthen his empire’s economy. His coinage, mostly in billon and gold, reflected both Persian and Indian influences with inscriptions in Persian and Devanagari scripts. One of the most famous events of his reign was the siege of Chittor in 1303 AD, symbolizing his power and dominance in medieval Indian history.

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