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Medieval History UPPSC 2001 GS-I
Question

Find the two main currencies of Sultanate period from the codes given below:

1. Dam
2. Jital
3. Rupiya
4. Tanka

Codes:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option D: 2 and 4

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “2 and 4”.
The two main currencies of the Delhi Sultanate period (1206-1526 AD) were the silver Tanka and the copper Jital, introduced by Sultan Iltutmish.

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