Ghorid, BI jital, Mu’izz al-Din Muhammad b. Sam

Ghorids. Mu`izz al-Din Muhammad b. Sam (567–602AH / 1173–1206AD)

BI jital (3.31 g, 13.5 mm)

Style of Kurraman mint

Mu’izz al-Din Muhammad ibn Sam, often known in South Asian history as Muhammad Ghori, was one of the most important rulers of the Ghurid Empire

Historical Significance:

Expanded Ghurid power from present-day Afghanistan into northern India

Defeated the Rajput ruler Prithviraj Chauhan at the Second Battle of Tarain, paving the way for Muslim rule in North India

Assassinated in 602AH /1206AD

Choice VF. Extremely RARE

References: Z-348220 (this coin)

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