The 'Bahloli', introduced by Bahlol Lodi, remained a standard medium of exchange in Northern India until the early years of Akbar's reign. What was the primary metal composition of this coin?

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Due to a severe shortage of precious metals (gold and silver) during the late Sultanate period, Bahlol Lodi issued a heavily alloyed coin called the 'Bahloli'. It was primarily a copper coin with a small admixture of silver (billon) and became the standard currency for daily transactions.

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