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In medieval India, the term “Fanam” refers to: [Medieval India]

(a) Clothing                                                    

(b) Coins

(c) Ornaments                                                

(d) Weapons

Answer: b

Explanation:

According to the description of Abdul Razzaq, the units of currency that were in circulation in the Vijayanagara Empire during the time of his visit were as follows:

Gold coins

  1. Varaha
  2. Partab – 1/2 of Varaha
  3. Fanam – 1/10 of Partab

Silver coins

  1. Tar-1/6 of Fanam

Copper coins

  1. Djitel -1/3 of Tar

Among all the currencies Fanom was the most popular

Hence, option b is correct.

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