Question : Which of the following Sultans of the Tughlaq Dynasty issued copper coins instead of silver ones?
Option 1: Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
Option 2: Muhammad bin Tughluq
Option 3: Firuz Shah Tughlaq
Option 4: Abu Bakr Shah
Correct Answer: Muhammad bin Tughluq
Solution : The correct answer is Muhammad bin Tughluq .
The Tughlaq Sultan who issued copper coins instead of silver ones was Muhammad bin Tughluq. During his reign, he introduced copper coins known as "tankas" to replace the silver coins. This decision, among other factors, contributed to economic challenges and is often cited as one of the reasons for the financial difficulties faced by his administration.
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