Who introduced token currency first time in India? [#693]

Muhammad bin Tughluq, a 14th century Sultan, introduced token currency in India for the first time. He issued token money in 1330. The token currency was called "tanka" and consisted of brass and copper coins with a value equal to gold and silver coins. He was the eldest son of Ghiyas-ud-Din Tughlaq founder of the Tughluq dynasty.

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Muhammad bin Tughluq, a 14th century Sultan, introduced token currency in India for the first time. He issued token money in 1330. The token currency was called "tanka" and consisted of brass and copper coins with a value equal to gold and silver coins. He was the eldest son of Ghiyas-ud-Din Tughlaq founder of the Tughluq dynasty.

United States

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United States

'Asomiya Sahityar Buranji' is a comprehensive history of Assamese literature, written by the renowned Assamese writer and scholar, Devendranath Bezbarua. This work is considered a foundational text in Assamese literary studies, providing valuable insights into the evolution of Assamese literature from its early beginnings to the time of its writing.

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'Asomiya Sahityar Buranji' is a comprehensive history of Assamese literature, written by the renowned Assamese writer and scholar, Devendranath Bezbarua. This work is considered a foundational text in Assamese literary studies, providing valuable insights into the evolution of Assamese literature from its early beginnings to the time of its writing.

Kaviraja Madhava Kandali was a Pre-Shankara era Assamese poet. His Saptakanda Ramayana is considered the earliest translation of the Ramayana into an Indo-Aryan language, Assamese.

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Kaviraja Madhava Kandali was a Pre-Shankara era Assamese poet. His Saptakanda Ramayana is considered the earliest translation of the Ramayana into an Indo-Aryan language, Assamese.

Washington, D.C.

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Washington, D.C.

The Indian Armed Forces' Operation Polo in 1948 ended the rule of the Nizam of Hyderabad and incorporated the princely state of Hyderabad into the Indian Union.

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The Indian Armed Forces' Operation Polo in 1948 ended the rule of the Nizam of Hyderabad and incorporated the princely state of Hyderabad into the Indian Union.

NATO. NATO stands for The North Atlantic Treaty Organization.

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NATO. NATO stands for The North Atlantic Treaty Organization.

Stockholm is the capital and largest city of Sweden. It is located on several islands connected by bridges and is known for its beauty and history.

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Stockholm is the capital and largest city of Sweden. It is located on several islands connected by bridges and is known for its beauty and history.

Athens, Greece is credited with the development of democracy, where citizens had the power to participate in government decisions.

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Athens, Greece is credited with the development of democracy, where citizens had the power to participate in government decisions.

13th April, 1919

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13th April, 1919

Satish Chandra Mukherjee

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Satish Chandra Mukherjee