What was the significance of the Caliph's name on Sultanate coins?

It served as a public declaration that the Sultan was the legally recognized deputy of the Caliph, granting him religious and political prestige.

Political Legitimacy and Diplomacy

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2012

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ID: ART_MIS_2012_40 Ref: Medieval India by Satish Chandra

On whose coins the name of the last Caliph of Baghdad appeared for the first time?

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The name of the last Caliph of Baghdad first appeared on the coins of Sultan Iltutmish. This followed his official recognition by the Abbasid Caliphate in 1229 CE.