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.

Revenue and Economic Terminology

UPSC Archival Analysis

Q: Which of the following is not correctly matched?

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.

Exam Year

2019

Evidence Source

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ID: MED_MUG_2019_49 Ref: Standard Educational Reference