Shams ud-Din Iltutmish – Mamluk Dynasty of Delhi Sultanate – Billon 1 Jital Multan mint Coin

Shams ud-Din Iltutmish, Mamluk Dynasty of Delhi Sultanate, r. 1211-1236 CE, Composition: Billon, Denomination: 1 Jital, Weight: 3.64 grm, Diameter: 13.57 mm, Multan mint, about very fime, extremely scarce,

Obverse: “Shams al-dunya wa’l din abu’l muzaffar iltutmish”

Reverse: “Horsemen with Sri Hamira”

“A beautiful specimen with elegant calligraphy, Scarce Iltutmish variety, from the Multan mint”

Shams ud-Din Iltutmish, one of the strongest rulers of the early Delhi Sultanate, governed from 1211 to 1236 CE and firmly consolidated Turkish rule in North India. A former slave who rose through talent and strategy, he reorganized the administrative system, strengthened the iqta structure, and expanded the empire’s boundaries. His reign also marked the recognition of Delhi Sultanate by the Abbasid Caliphate, boosting its legitimacy. Coins from his Multan mint are highly sought after, especially billon jitals featuring the iconic horseman motif with the “Sri Hamira” legend, reflecting his authority over both Islamic and local Indian traditions.