What were the primary denominations in the Mughal currency system?

The system was trimetallic: Gold Mohur, Silver Rupee (Rupiya), and Copper Dam.

Medieval Numismatics

UPSC Archival Analysis

Q: After the downfall of the Delhi Sultanate, who was the first ruler to issue the gold coins?

Humayun was the first ruler to issue gold coins after the downfall of the Delhi Sultanate. Sher Shah Suri, however, is best known for introducing the silver Rupiya.

Exam Year

2012

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ID: ART_MIS_2012_85 Ref: Medieval India by Satish Chandra