Economic Reforms of the Tughlaqs
UPSC Archival Analysis
Exam Year
2006
Evidence Source
UPSC Level
ID: HIS_MED_2006_11 Ref: Ibn Battuta, Rihla
Consider the following statements:
**Assertion (A):** Muhammad-Bin-Tughluq issued a new gold coin which was called Dinar by Ibn Battuta.
**Reason (R):** Muhammad-Bin-Tughluq wanted to issue token currency in gold coins to promote trade with West Asian and North African countries.
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Correct Option: C
Assertion A is true as MBT did issue high-quality gold coins called Dinars. However, Reason R is false because his token currency used base metals like copper, not gold.