Q. Consider the following: - Dirham
- Tanka
- Jital
Which of the above is/are a type of currency used during the Delhi Sultanate?
Answer:
1, 2 and 3
Notes: Dirham was a silver coin used widely across the Islamic world, often minted with Islamic calligraphy. Tanka was a standardized unit of account during the Delhi Sultanate, representing a higher value coin. Jital was a smaller denomination coin, often used for everyday transactions, and was prevalent in various regions of India during the Sultanate period. All three coins played roles in the economic structure and trade practices of medieval India.