Muhammad Ghori – Ghurid Dynasty 1 Jital – Billon Metal Historical Coin

Muhammad Ghori (Mu’izz al-Din Muhammad ibn Sam/Shihab-ud-Din Muhammad Ghori) r. 1173-1206 AD, Ghurid Dynasty & the 1st Phase of the Delhi Sultanate: The Mamluk (Slave) Dynasty,  Denomination: 1 Jital, Composition: Billon, Weight 3.50 grm, Diameter 15.35 mm, Reference: Mitch WI# 2460, about very fine, collectible,

Obverse: Humpbacked bull seated left, circular pellet in hump and brisket, long mark (possibly the number “1” on jhula (saddle cloth), and stylized chandrabindu-shaped trishula (sacred trident) on rump, dotted border, Nāgarī inscription surrounding bull.

Script: Devanagari

Unabridged legend: Sri Mahamada Same

Reverse: Horseman holding standard right, three pellets on back strap, dotted border, Nāgarī inscription around.

Script: Devanagari

Unabridged legend: Sri/Hamira

Translation: Hamira is the Sanskritized form of the Arabic title Amir.

 History of Muhammad Ghori and His Coins (1173–1206 AD)

Muʿizz al-Din Muhammad ibn Sam, known as Muhammad Ghori, was a powerful ruler of the Ghurid Empire in Afghanistan. Born around 1149 AD, he was the son of Baha al-Din Sam and brother of Ghiyas al-Din Muhammad, the senior ruler of Ghor. Ghori invaded India several times, defeating Prithviraj Chauhan in the Second Battle of Tarain (1192 AD), which opened the path for Muslim rule in North India. He was a brave and visionary leader who laid the foundation of the Delhi Sultanate.

During his era, the great Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti also arrived in India. After Ghori conquered Ajmer, Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti settled there and spread Sufi teachings among the people, promoting peace, faith, and humanity. Their times symbolized both military power and spiritual enlightenment.

Ghori issued coins in gold, silver, copper, and billon, imitating Indian styles to ease trade. His coins depicted a horseman and bore inscriptions in Devanagari and Persian, reflecting cultural harmony. His loyal slave Qutb-ud-Din Aibak later became the first Sultan of Delhi. Muhammad Ghori was assassinated in 1206 AD, and his mausoleum lies in Sohawa near Jhelum (Pakistan).