What was the significance of the Dam in daily trade?

It was the most common currency for everyday transactions among the common people, whereas gold (Mohur) and silver (Rupiya) were used for higher transactions.

Defining Medieval Terms: Dam, Desai, Diwan, Jarib (2019 PYQ)

ID: MED_MUG_2019_49 Ref: Standard Educational Reference

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In medieval India, a 'Dam' was a copper coin, 'Desai' was a revenue collector, and 'Diwan' was the provincial finance chief. The term 'Jarib' refers to a unit of land measurement, not a tax.