Coins of which Muslim ruler bear an image of Devi Lakshmi?

Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2006

A. Muhammad Ghori
B. Alauddin Khalji
C. Akbar
D. None of the above

Answer: Muhammad Ghori

Optiona is the correct answer. Cotil and Muhammad Ghori bear an image of Devi Lakshmi. After his victory over Prithviraj Chauhan in the Second Battle of Tarain, Muhammad Ghori minted coins with an image of Lakshmi on the obverse, and on the reverse, a horseman with the legend "Muhammad Bin Sam (Muhammad Ghori)" This was a departure from typical Muslim coinage and was likely an attempt to legitimize his rule by incorporating Hindu symbols.

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