Why did Ghori use Devanagari script on his coins?

To make the currency recognizable and acceptable to the local North Indian population who were unfamiliar with Arabic script.

Medieval Indian Numismatics

UPSC Archival Analysis

Muhammad Ghori issued coins with the image of Goddess Lakshmi and his name in Devanagari script to legitimize his rule in North India.

Exam Year

2006

Evidence Source

UPSC Level

ID: HIS_MED_2006_150 Ref: Satish Chandra, Medieval India