UPSC History The Mughal Empire Question Bank Mughal Period / Sur Dynasty

  • question_answer
    On whose silver coins, Zodiac was depicted?

    A)  Akbar

    B)  Jahangir

    C)  Humayun

    D)  Shahjahan

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

     Zodiac was depicted on the silver coins of Jahangir. Mughal coins depicted images and zodiac signs against Islam's belief. The reading of the Mughal coins opens up a whole new world. Each Mughal coin has the full name of the respective emperor and the years of his rule. Jahangir's coins depicted him holding a glass of wine, witch a halo. He believed in zodiac signs. However, Shahjahan melted the zodiac coins under pressure from religious leaders.


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