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Sultanate Numismatics

Authentic Past Paper Standard Evaluation

Find out the two main currencies of the Sultanate period from the code given below: 1. Dam 2. Jital 3. Rupiya 4. Tanka

Solution & Analysis

Answer: D

Concept Institutionalizing a uniform currency was vital for revenue collection and trade. Iltutmish introduced the bimetallic system that became the template for the Delhi Sultanate.

Explanation Iltutmish introduced the silver Tanka and the copper Jital. Standard ratios were maintained, such as .

Logical Breakup
Logic 1: 'Dam' (1) and 'Rupiya' (3) were later introduced by Sher Shah Suri (16th c.), not during the early Sultanate period.
Logic 2: The Tanka weighed 175 grains and remained the standard silver unit until the Suri reforms.

Active Recall

Question

How did the introduction of these coins affect trade?

Answer

Standardized weights and purity allowed for easier long-distance transactions and a predictable land revenue system.

Core Insight

The Tanka and Jital system provided the economic foundation that allowed the Sultanate to transition into a centralized empire.

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