UPSC History Delhi Sultnat (Gulam, Khilji, Tughlak, Sayyed, Lodhi) Question Bank Medieval History

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    During the medieval period, many rulers introduced new currency. Which of the following statements is incorrect in this regard?

    A)  Sher Shah Suri issued a new coin named 'Rupiya.

    B)  Mohammed Bin Tughlaq issued copper coins as token currency.                                            

    C)  Aurangzeb started writing Kalimah, the 'Islamic Article of Faith' on his coins.

    D)  Most of the coins of Vijayanagara empire bore the image of the deity Tirupati.

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

     Aurangzeb was austere in his ways and orthodox in his beliefs. He did away with the Kalima, the Islamic Article of Faith from his coins, and the format of coins was standardized to incorporate the name of the ruler, the mint and the date of issue.


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