5 Questions
What was the consequence of the Sultan's decision to raise taxes during a severe famine in the Doab region?
Peasants abandoned their land
What was the outcome of the introduction of token coins in copper by Muhammad bin Tughlaq?
Forgery of coins led to trade suffering
What effect did the Khurasan Expedition have on the Sultan's empire?
It drained the treasury and did not result in conquest
What was the value relationship between the copper token coins and the silver tanka introduced by Muhammad bin Tughlaq?
They had the same value
What was the consequence of the Sultan's decision to give silver coins in exchange for forged copper coins?
The treasury became empty
Study Notes
Consequences of Sultan's Decisions
- Raising taxes during a severe famine in the Doab region led to severe hardship and unrest among the population.
Muhammad bin Tughlaq's Economic Reforms
- Introduction of token coins in copper led to inflation and disruption of the economy as the value of the coins was not backed by sufficient silver reserves.
- The value of copper token coins was artificially inflated in relation to the silver tanka, leading to economic instability.
Khurasan Expedition
- The Khurasan Expedition drained the empire's resources and led to a significant weakening of the Sultan's empire.
Consequences of Copper Coins Exchange
- The Sultan's decision to give silver coins in exchange for forged copper coins flooded the market with silver, further devaluing the copper coins and causing economic chaos.
Test your knowledge of Indian history with this quiz on the reign of Sultan Muhammad bin Tughlaq. Explore his policies, including tax reforms and the introduction of token currency, and their impact on the people of the Doab region during a severe famine.
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