INDIAN HISTORY

HISTORY

MISCELLENOUS QUESTIONS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The gold coins of Muhammad Ghori usually bear
A
Zodiac signs on the obverse and his name in Persian characters on the reverse
B
His name on the obverse and name of mint and year of minting on the reverse
C
Goddess Lakshmi on the obverse and his name in Nagari characters on the reverse
D
Kalima on one side and his name on the other in Arabic characters
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Muhammad Ghori had stamped the figure of Goddess Lakshmi on his gold coins and had his name inscribed on it. This coin tells us that this early Turkish invader was in all likelihood liberal in religious outlook.

Detailed explanation-2: -1. Muhammad Ghori issued gold coins which had Lakshmi images.

Detailed explanation-3: -Goddess Gajalakshmi has a significant place in Hindu mythology. In Hindu mythology, Laxmi is a representative of prosperity, good luck, and abundance that’s why ancient goddess Lakshmi coins are issued.

Detailed explanation-4: -What was name used for Mohammad Ghori in the coins struck and issued in India after his victories? Notes: In most of the coins issued in India by Ghori’s commanders in India, Sri Mahamad Sam is found engraved in Devnagari script.

There is 1 question to complete.