[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Polity, law and society](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity) › [Life and Conditions of the People of Hindustan (1200–1550 A.D.)](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.ashraf-1935) › c8.31 # Life and Conditions of the People of Hindustan (1200–1550 A.D.) c8.31 Life and Conditions of the People of Hindustan (1200–1550 A.D.) c8.31 - **Language:** English ### [c8.31](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.ashraf-1935.c8.31) The earliest coins that are mentioned during the period are the \*Delhiwals\* of the "Bull and horseman" device.¹ Although it is not necessary to accept an identity between these coins and the later money of account, our copper \*Jitals\* were merely a continuation of these old Delhiwals of Hindu times.² The \*Jitals\* continued to be used until they were replaced by the \*Bahloli\*, instituted by Sultan Bahlul Lodi. We shall refer again to these developments. Like the copper \*Jital\*, the silver \*Tanka\* which was introduced by Sultan Iltutmish, of a mint standard approaching 175 grains, was also connected with the older Hindu monetary system. The \*Tanka\* held its place until it was succeeded by the \*Rupia\* of Sher Shah and Akbar and the \*Rupee\* of the present day. We have come across a few references to gold \*Mohurs\* but probably they were not used as money of account and do not concern us here. - [Previous: c8.30](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.ashraf-1935.c8.30) - [Next: c8.32](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.ashraf-1935.c8.32) - [Up: c8](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.ashraf-1935.c8) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.ashraf-1935.c8.31](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.ashraf-1935.c8.31) · Pramāṇa