Question

Explain with examples how enscription and coin serve as source of history of medieval india ​

Answer 1

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• ==> Manuscripts and books help us a lot in knowing about medieval India. Manuscripts contain information about the real and mythical events held. They help us to know about the script that was used in medieval period. These manuscripts are preserved in the libraries and museums of our country.

Explanation:

• While coins supported the economic activity such as transfer of value, medium of exchange and storage of wealth, seals were employed primarily to mark ownership and keep track of goods. Over time the elaboration and variety of designs of seals increased, as did their usage. Seal is the device used to make impression; it is sometimes also called the matrix. The impressions left by a seal which record and convey information is called the sealing. This information ranges from economic to social, political and religious. The ability to own goods and claim control over them related to the social position and political authority. The religious orientation of the owner of the seal is reflected in the devises and motifs used on the seals. Like the coins, seals are also both inscribed as well as uninscribed. The seals are generally found impressed on clay or wax. Sometimes metal sealings are also found, especially with the copper plates. To avoid further addition or alteration of such copper plate grants, a metal ring was passed through its sheets and was soldered with a seal.