Tughluq Economic Reforms
UPSC Archival Analysis
Exam Year
2006
Evidence Source
UPSC Level
ID: HIS_MED_2006_84 Ref: Satish Chandra, Medieval India
Consider the following statements:
**Assertion (A):** The scheme of the token currency of Muhammad Tughluq proved unsuccessful.
**Reason (R):** Muhammad Tughluq did not have the proper control over currency issue.
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Correct Option: A
Muhammad Bin Tughluq's token currency failed primarily because the state could not control the illegal minting of coins, leading to widespread counterfeiting and devaluation.