Thakkar Pheru (IAST: Ṭhakkura Pherà «) was the treasurer of Khalji. He was active between 1291 and 1347.
Alauddin Khalji recruited Ṭhakkura Pherà «, a Shrimal Jain as an expert on coins, metals and gems. For the benefit of his son Hemapal, Pheru wrote several books on related subjects including Dravyaparëká¹£a in 1318 based on his experience at the master mint, and the Ratnapariká¹£a (Pkt. Rayaá¹ÂaparikkhÃÂ) in 1315 "having seen with my own eyes the vast collection of gems ⦠in the treasury of AlÃÂþ al-Dën Khaljë." He was continuously employed until the rule of Ghiasuddin Tughluq.
He is also known for his work on mathematics GanitasÃÂrakaumudi.