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  1. During the Mughal period, the copper coin was known as
    1. Rupee
    2. Dam
    3. Tanka
    4. Shamsi
Correct Option: B

During the Mughal period, the copper coin was known as Dam. Silver Shahrukhis of 72 grains weight and silver Rupiyahs 198 grains in weight had a great circulation. Akbar's copper coins of 330 grains weight were known as "Dam". 40 Dams were equal to 1 silver Rupiyah and 9 Rupiyahs were equal to 1 Muhar in value.



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