"Ghaznavids, Mahmud (AH 389-421, 999-1030 AD), Silver Bilingual Dirham (Arabic / Sanskrit), 3.06 gms, mm, Mahmudpur (Lahore) Mint, Note : 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, nice strike, clear mint & date, Album # 1610, G&G # GZ3, choice very fine, rare.