GK
INDIAN HISTORY
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Ilahi
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Jalali
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Asharfi
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Shahanshah
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Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is Shahanshah. Shahanshah was the highest gold coin in the reign of Akbar.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Guptas issued the largest number of gold coins (dinaras) in ancient India; but these hardly flowed into day-to-day private economic relations. Copper and silver coins of the period are few.
Detailed explanation-3: -Together with the silver Rupiya were issued gold coins called the Mohur weighing 169 grains and copper coins called Dam. Where coin designs and minting techniques were concerned, Mughal Coinage reflected originality and innovative skills.
Detailed explanation-4: -One such coin, the heaviest of its kind in the world at 1000 tolas (around 12 kg), is part of the collection of the Museum of Islamic Art in Kuwait.