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Lot No.78
AUC50
Sultanates
Auction Date: 04-01-2026
Silver
Sultans of Delhi, Suri dynasty - silver rupee of Sikandar Shah (1555-56 AD), Lahore mint, AH 961, G&G D1150, 11.34g. Obv: Arabic legend Sultan Sikandar Shah Ism'ail Sur and AH date in rectangle. Rev: Shahada in rectangle with names and titles of Rashidoon caliphs in margins.
Extremely fine, Extremely rare.
Sikandar was the brother-in-law of Sultan Muhammad Adil Shah Suri. He declared his independence in Punjab in February 1555 and subsequently marched to Delhi to set aside the claims of Ibrahim Suri, another contender to the throne. But while he was busy warring with Ibrahim, the Mughal king Humayun captured Lahore. In June 1555, Humayun defeated Sikandar to take over Delhi, forcing him to flee to the Siwalik Hills.
The date 961 is much rarer than 962 for this ruler.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 60,000-80,000
Sold For :
Rs. 1,70,000
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