History · Administration and Economy
UGC NET June 2023 History (Shift-I)
Which of the following statements is not correct?
AThe most important invention in weaving, the treadles in the horizontal loom, is first described in the Miftah-ul-Fuzala compiled at Mandu in 1469
BBabur does not refer to slaves in India
CMahmudis and Muzaffaris were light coins of coarse silver minted in Gujarat and Malwa
DThe Bahloli tanka of the Lodis was of copper ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) The Bahloli tanka of the Lodis was of copper — The incorrect statement is the one about the Bahloli tanka, so that is the answer.
Explanation
★The incorrect statement is the one about the Bahloli tanka, so that is the answer.
★The Bahloli tanka of the Lodis was a billon and copper coin, but the high-quality Bahloli tanka described as bronze was issued by Humayun, so calling it simply copper here is treated as not correct.
★Bahlol Lodi discarded gold and silver coins but continued to issue billon and copper coins.
★The treadles of the horizontal loom are first described in the Miftah-ul-Fuzala of 1469.
★Babur does not refer to slaves in India in his memoir.
★Mahmudis and Muzaffaris were light coins of coarse silver minted in Gujarat and Malwa.
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