Which Delhi Sultan introduced token currency (copper coins) to replace gold and silver? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which Delhi Sultan introduced token currency (copper coins) to replace gold and silver?
A. Muhammad bin Tughlaq
B. Balban
C. Firuz Shah Tughlaq
D. Alauddin Khalji
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Muhammad bin Tughlaq introduced token currency in 1329-30, where copper coins were issued with face value equal to silver coins, but the experiment failed due to forgery.

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