Other Sultanates - Kashmir Jaunpur Gulbarga Bronze 1487-1517 kesarah of Fath Shah , Kashmir Sultanate, India (G/G K59)

Bronze kesarah of Fath Shah (1487-1499, 1505-1514, 1515-1517), Kashmir Sultanate, India

Al-Sultan / Al-Azam / Fat'h Shah, with a horizontal line with a knot above Fat'h's name // Zarb Kashmir. 20mm, 5.28 grams. "The coins of the Indian Sultanates" K59.

Fath Shah was a ruler of the Shah Mir dynasty who reigned over the Kashmir Sultanate during the late 15th and early 16th centuries, with several interruptions due to conflicts with rival king Muhammad Shah of the Chak dynasty. His reign was marked by political instability and frequent struggles for the throne, reflecting a turbulent period in Kashmir’s history. Despite the unrest, Fath Shah is noted for his patronage of learning and culture, which helped sustain Kashmir’s rich Persianate and Islamic traditions. His eventual defeat by the Chaks ended his rule and paved the way for their dominance in the region.

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