Description
This authoritative reference work provides an exhaustive examination of coins from the Delhi Sultanate period, focusing on the remarkable collection preserved in the British Museum. Authored by renowned numismatists Reginald S. Poole and Stanley Lane-Poole, the work offers detailed descriptions, historical context, and analysis of coins minted under successive Delhi sultans.
The volume serves as an essential resource for historians, numismatists, and scholars interested in medieval Indian history and monetary systems. Each coin entry includes specifications such as weight, dimensions, inscriptions, and iconography. The work illuminates the political dynamics, trade patterns, and cultural influences that shaped the Delhi Sultanate through its coinage.
Readers will gain valuable insights into the economic structures, religious motifs, and artistic expressions reflected in Delhi Sultanate currency, making this an indispensable academic text for understanding this crucial period of Indian history.
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