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This definitive work by Edward Thomas provides an in-depth examination of the coinage systems introduced to Bengal during the Muhammadan conquest period. The study traces the evolution of early Islamic currency and its role in establishing trade and administrative systems in the region.
Thomas meticulously analyzes the numismatic artifacts, inscriptions, and historical records to document the transition from pre-Islamic to Islamic monetary systems in Bengal. The book explores how the introduction of standardized coinage facilitated commerce, government taxation, and cultural integration under Muhammadan rule.
This scholarly resource remains essential for historians, numismatists, and those studying medieval Indian history. It offers valuable insights into the economic structures and cross-cultural exchange that characterized this transformative period in Bengal’s history, making it an authoritative reference for academic research and historical understanding.
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