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39th B.P.S.C. Prelims 1994

Sultanate Numismatic System

Authentic Past Paper Standard Evaluation

Coins-Tanka, Shashgani and Jital of Sultanate period was made of which of the following metals-

Solution & Analysis

Answer: A

Concept The Sultanate economy relied on a standardized bimetallic system. Rulers like Iltutmish and Firuz Shah Tughluq refined the coinage to ensure economic stability and ease of transaction.

Explanation The Tanka was the standard silver coin (175 grains), and the Jital was a smaller copper coin. The Shashgani was a silver coin equivalent to six Jitals, introduced by Firuz Shah Tughluq.

Logical Breakup
Logic 1: Option A is correct. These three coins were exclusively composed of silver and copper.
Logic 2: While gold coins (Mohur/Dinar) existed, they were not part of this specific common daily currency series.

Active Recall

Question

Which Sultan introduced the Shashgani coin?

Answer

Firuz Shah Tughluq introduced the Shashgani, which was a small denomination silver coin worth 6 Jitals.

Core Insight

The introduction of the Shashgani silver coin shows Firuz Shah's attempt to provide more variety in the silver currency for smaller-scale commerce.

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