Thakkar Pheru (

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: Ṭhakkura Pherū) was the

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of Khalji. He was active between 1291 and 1347.

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recruited Ṭhakkura Pherū, a

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as an expert on coins, metals and gems. For the benefit of his son Hemapal, Pheru wrote several books on related subjects including ''Dravyaparīkṣa'' in 1318 based on his experience at the master mint, and the ''Ratnaparikṣa'' (Pkt. ''Rayaṇaparikkhā'') in 1315 "having seen with my own eyes the vast collection of gems … in the treasury of Alāʾ al-Dīn Khaljī." He was continuously employed until the rule of Ghiasuddin Tughluq. He is also known for his work on mathematics ''Ganitasārakaumudi''.

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