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In medieval India, the term “Fanam” referred to:

Options

A

Clothing

B

Coins

C

Ornaments

D

Weapons

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Correct Answer :

Option B

Coins

Solution :

The correct option is Coins.

Step-by-step Explanation:

1. Historical Context of "Fanam":
In medieval India, particularly in the southern regions (such as the territories governed by the Vijayanagara Empire, the Nayakas, and later during the colonial period by the Marathas and the British East India Company), the term "Fanam" (derived from the Tamil word "Panam", which means money) was used to denote a denomination of currency.

2. Characteristics of the Fanam:
Fanam coins were typically small, circular coins. They were minted in various metals, most notably gold and silver. Due to their small size and weight, they were widely used in daily trade and commercial transactions across southern India.

3. Conclusion:
Since "Fanam" historically represents a unit of currency and currency tokens, the term directly referred to Coins during the medieval period in India. Therefore, the other options—Clothing, Ornaments, and Weapons—are incorrect.

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