Q. In the context of ancient Indian coins, consider the following statements: - Rupiya was introduced by Sher Shah Suri and weighed 178 grains.
- Tanka was a silver coin introduced by Iltutmish.
- Mohur was a gold coin introduced by Akbar.
- Dam was a copper coin used during the Mughal era.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Answer:
Only two
Notes: - Rupiya was introduced by Sher Shah Suri and weighed 178 grains: This is correct. Sher Shah Suri standardized the Rupiya as a silver coin.
- Tanka was a silver coin introduced by Iltutmish: This is correct. The Tanka was indeed a silver coin used during Iltutmish's reign.
- Mohur was a gold coin introduced by Akbar: This is incorrect. The Mohur was introduced by Sher Shah Suri, not Akbar.
- Dam was a copper coin used during the Mughal era: This is correct. The Dam was a common copper coin during various periods, including the Mughal era.
Thus, two statements are correct. The correct answer is (B) Only two.