In medieval India, the term “Fanam” referred to:
✓ Correct answer: b) Coins
ExplanationAbdur Razzak, was a the Iranian ambassador who visited the Indian subcontinent during the reign of Deva Raya II, noted that in Vijayanagar, three types of coins were prominently used: Varaha, Dinara, and Fanam.Among these, the Fanam was the most widely used.The chief gold coin of the Vijayanagar Empire was the varaha or pagoda.Tar was a silver coinJittal was a copper coin.UPSC GS Paper-I PYQs 62 43
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