Q52·GS Paper 1 · Prelims 2022
Meaning of the term Fanam in medieval Indian history
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Question
In medieval India, the term "Fanam" referred to:
Options
a
Clothing
bAnswer
Coins
c
Ornaments
d
Weapons
Explanation
Fanam (or Panam) was a widely circulated small gold or silver coin used extensively in southern India during the medieval and early modern periods, particularly within the Vijayanagara Empire, Maratha realms, and later by European trading companies.
Numismatic terms (Hun, Fanam, Pagoda, Tanka, Jital) are recurring medieval history targets.
Answer: (b).
Question details
Year
2022
Paper
GS Paper 1
Question
Q52
Subject
History
Sub-topic
Medieval India (general)
Type
Factual single
Difficulty
Hard
Nature
Static
Source hint
NCERT History Cl.12 Ch.7
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