INDIAN HISTORY

HISTORY

GUPTA PERIOD

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The Gupta gold and silver issues were initially based on the coins of the
A
Romans and Kushanas
B
Romans and the Saka Kshatrapas
C
Kushanas and Yaudheyas
D
Kushanas and Saka Kshatrapas
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -On the coins of the Kushanas and Saka Kshatrapas, the Gupta gold and silver issues were initially based. The Western Kshatrapas were probably a Scythian dynasty that ruled a large kingdom in western India from the 1st to the early 5th century.

Detailed explanation-2: -Detailed Solution. The correct answer is 1 ∶ 35.

Detailed explanation-3: -Chandragupta II was the first Gupta ruler to issue silver coins.

Detailed explanation-4: -Gupta kings issued large numbers of gold coins known as dinaras, with representation of the King on the obverse and on the reverse side that of a deity.

Detailed explanation-5: -Detailed Solution. The correct answer is Dinaras. During the Gupta Period, gold coins were called Dinaras.

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