Legends on both sides within squares: Shahada // Sultan Mohamed Adil / khallada allah mulkahu / wa sultanahu a'la amrahu, Nagari legend in two lines, four Caliphs in margins. 32mm in diameter, 11.14 grams. NM (uncertain mint in Bengal). "The coins of the Indian Sultanates" D1105.

Muhammad Adil Shah (r. 1552–1556) was a ruler of the Suri Empire, which controlled Delhi during a turbulent period following the death of Sher Shah Suri. Known for his weak leadership and indulgent lifestyle, Muhammad Adil Shah delegated much of his authority to his capable Hindu general Hemu, who became the real power behind the throne. His reign was marked by internal rebellions and fragmentation of the Sur state, as rival claimants fought for control. This instability ultimately paved the way for the return of the Mughal Empire under Humayun and later Akbar, ending Sur dominance in northern India.