2020 · Medieval HistoryPrevious Year Question
Q45.
Which of the following phrases defines the nature of the Hundi' generally referred to in the sources of the post- Harsha period?
A. An advisory issued by the king to his subordinates
B. A diary to be maintained
C. 3 only
D. 1 and 2 only
Answer

C

Explanation

In India, instruments of credit have been in use since time immemorial and are popularly known as Hundies. The movement of goods during Medieval period was facilitated by the growth of a financial system which permitted easy transfer of