Bilingual inscriptions (reflecting the intersection of Islamic and Hindu cultures): Balban in Arbic in a double circle, Sri Sultan Ghayasadin in nagari around / al-sultan al-azam ghiyath al-dunya wal din in arabic. Two-ghani piece (=2 jitals = jital dugani = 1/24th of a silver tanka). Excellent debased silver coin, decent quality metal. 18mm, 3.47 grams. "The Coins of the Indian Sultanates" D-165; Rajgor 927, 930; Mitchiner WOI 2526.

Ghiyas ud din Balban (reigned 1266–1287) was a ruler of the Delhi Sultanate from the Mamluk (Slave) dynasty, known for his strict, centralized rule and efforts to strengthen the monarchy. A former Turkic slave who rose through the ranks, Balban emphasized royal authority, harsh discipline, and a policy of absolute submission to the sultan. He fortified frontiers against Mongol invasions, repressed rebellions, and promoted an austere court culture, leaving a legacy of strong but autocratic governance.