Assertion (A): Muhammad bin Tughlaq issued a new gold coin which was called Dinar by Ibn Batutah. Reason (R): Muhammad bin Tughlaq wanted to issue token currency in gold coins to promote trade with West Asian and North African countries.

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Correct answer: ​A is true but R is false ​. Muhammad bin Tughlaq (reigned 1325–1351) was a controversial Sultan of Delhi known for his ambitious yet often failed policies, including the introduction of token currency and the shifting of the capital to Daulatabad. While his reforms aimed at modernizing administration, they led to economic instability and widespread discontent. Assertion (A) is correct: Muhammad bin Tughlaq introduced a variety of coins during his reign, including a gold coin referred to as the Dinar by Ibn Batutah. His interest in monetary innovations is well-documented. Reason (R) is incorrect: Muhammad bin Tughlaq’s plan to introduce token currency was implemented using copper and brass coins, not gold. The intention behind issuing token currency was to address a shortage of precious metals and not to promote trade with West Asian and North African countries.​ 11

Assertion (A): Muhammad bin Tughlaq issued a new gold coin which was called Dinar by Ibn Batutah. Reason (R): Muhammad bin Tughlaq wanted to issue token currency in gold coins to promote trade with West Asian and North African countries.

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