Ruler/Dynasty	Coinage Type
A. Tipu Sultan	1., Mohur
B. Marathas	2. Hali Sicca
C. Sikh Empire	3. Nanak Shahi Coins
D. Vijay Nagar	4. Gold Pagoda

How many of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?

The correct answer is  All four.

Key Points

Correct Matching & Explanation:

A. Tipu Sultan → 1. Mohur

• Tipu Sultan issued gold Mohurs, silver Rupees, and copper coins.
• His coins were unique as they did not carry his name but had Persian inscriptions and new dating systems.

B. Marathas → 2. Hali Sicca

• The Hali Sicca was a major currency under the Maratha Confederacy.
• Other coins included Ankushi Rupee and Chandori Rupee.

C. Sikh Empire → 3. Nanak Shahi Coins

• Nanak Shahi coins were issued by Ranjit Singh and earlier Sikh rulers.
• These coins featured Guru Gobind Singh’s name and religious inscriptions.

D. Vijayanagar → 4. Gold Pagoda

• Gold Pagodas were the primary currency of the Vijayanagar Empire.
• They were often embossed with deities like Balakrishna and other Hindu symbols.