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Q. In the context of Medieval history of India, Ilahi and Sahansah refers to:


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Titles held by Akbar in Mazharnama
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Mughal coins
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Name of God in Deen-i-Ilahi
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None of above
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Solution

The correct option is B Mughal coins

Explanation:

  • Akbar issued both round and square coins. In 1579, he issued gold coins called Ilahi coins to propagate his new religious creed ‘Din-i-Illahi’. On this coin, it was written ‘God is great, may his glory be glorified. The value of an ilahi coin was equal to 10 rupees.
  • Sahansah was the largest gold coin. These coins bore the names o the Persian solar months.

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