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INDIA, Islamic Sultanates. Amirs of Multan. Munabbih, circa AH 299-300 / AD 912-913. Damma (Silver, 9 mm, 0.47 g). SRI ADIVARAHA ('Lord Adivaraha' in Sharda). Rev. 'Lillah / Mu' ('For Allah / Muhammad' in Kufic). Fishman & Todd, M74. Very fine.
This interesting type carries bilingual legends in order to be accepted by the local Hindu population. It also marks a fascinating attempt by the new Arab rulers to invoke Hindu gods, in this case Adivaraha, in order to legitimize their rule.
This interesting type carries bilingual legends in order to be accepted by the local Hindu population. It also marks a fascinating attempt by the new Arab rulers to invoke Hindu gods, in this case Adivaraha, in order to legitimize their rule.