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History GK · Q3

Tughlaq Dynasty

Competitive Exams · History GK · question 3

Q3

Which of the following Sultans of Tughlaq dynasty issued copper coins instead of silver ones?

A.
Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
B.
Muhammad Bin Tughlaq
Answer
C.
Firoz Shah Tughlaq
D.
Mahmud Tughlaq

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Tughlaq found it difficult to maintain the supply of gold (dinars) and silver (adlis) coins on a large scale. So, he introduced a token currency system and minted vast quantities of new copper and brass coins (tankas) that could be exchanged for fixed amounts of gold and silver.