Q. In the context of Medieval history of India, Ilahi and Sahansah refers to:
A
Titles held by Akbar in Mazharnama
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B
Mughal coins
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C
Name of God in Deen-i-Ilahi
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D
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.