Ghaznavids, Mahmud (AH 389-421, 999-1030 AD), Silver Bilingual Dirham (Arabic / Sanskrit, Kufic / Sharada), 2.87g, Yamin Al Daula Mahmud (AH 388-422/998-1030 AD), Mahmudpur (Lahore) Mint, AH 419, Citing the Abbasid Caliph Al-Qadir Billah. The city of Lahore was renamed to Mahmudpur by Mahmud and became the central base of Ghaznavid administration in India. The bilingual dirhams of Mahmud are rare. G&G GZ3, Very Fine+, Rare. View Lot Details