Hundi: A Medieval Indian Financial Instrument
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Hundi: A Medieval Indian Financial Instrument

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What was the primary purpose of Hundi in Medieval India?

  • To issue currency
  • To provide loans
  • To collect taxes
  • To carry out transactions related to trade and credit (correct)
  • What is a Hundi essentially?

  • A business partnership
  • A type of loan
  • An unconditional order in writing (correct)
  • A form of currency
  • What is a key characteristic of a Hundi?

  • It is capable of being changed through transfer by valid negotiation (correct)
  • It is only used for domestic transactions
  • It is non-transferable
  • It requires a guarantor
  • Who is the beneficiary of a Hundi?

    <p>A person named in the order</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is NOT a feature of a Hundi?

    <p>It is a conditional order</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Hundi Overview

    • Developed in Medieval India as a financial instrument for trade and credit transactions.
    • Serves as an unconditional written order directing one person to pay a specified sum to another.

    Key Features

    • Clear instructions for payment included in the order.
    • Transferable through valid negotiation, allowing for flexibility in transactions.
    • Facilitates commerce by providing a reliable method of credit and payment.

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    A hundi is a financial instrument used in Medieval India for trade and credit transactions. It's an unconditional written order to pay a certain sum of money to a person named in the order.

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