History · Administration and Economy
UGC NET December 2019 History
Select the correct statements from the following regarding Akbar's coinage.
- 1. Akbar's minters were careful to maintain a high-quality coinage in each of the three metals.
- 2. Gold was nearly pure, silver never dropped below 96 per cent pure, and copper coins remained of high purity.
- 3. There was a free or open minting system.
- 4. In 1595, there were a total of 96 mints.
A1, 2 and 4 only
B1, 2 and 3 only ✓ Correct
C1 and 3 only
D2, 3 and 4 only
Correct answer: (B) 1, 2 and 3 only — The first three statements are correct, so the answer is 1, 2 and 3 only.
Explanation
★The first three statements are correct, so the answer is 1, 2 and 3 only.
★Akbar's minters were careful to maintain a high-quality coinage in gold, silver and copper.
★Gold was nearly pure, silver never dropped below 96 per cent pure, and copper remained of high purity.
★There was a free or open minting system, so anyone could bring bullion to be coined.
★The fourth statement is wrong, as in 1595 there were 118 mints, not 96.
★So only the first, second and third statements are correct.
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