Ghaznavids: Mahmud Bilingual AR Dirham Mahmudpur (Lahore), 418 AH, VF, Rare

Description

Ghaznavids:
Mahmud (reign: 998-1030 CE), AR Bilingual Dirham, 2.77 gm, 17-17 mm, Rare
Obverse
: Islamic profession of faith (Shahadah) and Mahmud's titles as Yamin Al-Dawlah (right hand of the state/caliphate) and Amin Al-Millah (Safe-keeper fo the (Muslim) Nation) and citing Al-Qadir Billah the Abbasid Caliph. Date and Mint formula in the outer margin
Reverse
: Legends in Sharadah (Sanskrit): Avyaktama Eka Muhammada Avatara Nrpati Mahamuda (The un-manifest is one, Muhammad is his Avatar (worldly representation) and the ruler is Mahmud) with date and mint in Sharadah in the outer margin.
Weight
: 2.77 gm
Diameter
: 17 - 18 mm
References
: Album-1610, Goron and Goenka - GZ3
Grade
: Choice VF
(Sharp bold strike with clearly legible legends and legible date and mint)
Rarity
: Rare
Mahmud established Lahore (in modern day Pakistan) as one of his main administrative and military strongholds in Hindustan. Lahore continued to be a Ghaznavid stronghold till the dissolution of the dynasty at the hands of the Ghorids. After having established Lahore as one of his main cities, Mahmud renamed it Mahmudpur after his own given name, and established a mint where Ghaznavid dirhams (non-Indian / Islamic standard) were struck. The bilingual dirhams were issued for two years 418-19 AH (1027-28 CE). The specimen offered here is a good exemplar of this series with clearly legible legends and sharp details.
Note:
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