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Prelims 2022 · Medieval History · Question 52

In medieval India, the term "Fanam" referred to:

  1. Clothing
  2. Coins
  3. Ornaments
  4. Weapons

Answer

Coins

  • (a) Clothing — Incorrect. Fanam was not a textile term in medieval Indian usage.
  • (b) Coins — Correct. Fanam referred to a small coin, especially used in South India; it could be gold or silver/copper depending on region and period.
  • (c) Ornaments — Incorrect. There is no standard medieval usage of Fanam for ornaments.
  • (d) Weapons — Incorrect. Fanam is not a term for arms or military equipment.

Answer: (b) Coins.

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