Q. Which one of the following was a Portuguese coin that was in circulation in the western coastal areas of the Vijayanagar kingdom?
(a) Dinar
(b) Cruzado
(c) Florin
(d) Ducat
Ans: (b) Cruzado
Explanation: The Portuguese coin that was in circulation in the western coastal areas of the Vijayanagara kingdom was (b) Cruzado.
The cruzado was a Portuguese coin that was widely used during the colonial period in India, including the western coastal areas where the Portuguese had a significant presence. The cruzado was introduced by the Portuguese to facilitate trade and economic transactions in their colonies, including areas along the western coast of India. It became a common currency in those regions and was used for various commercial activities.
