HISTORY
GUPTA PERIOD
|
Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
|
|
|
Dinara
|
|
|
Karshapana
|
|
|
Dramma
|
|
|
Suvarna
|
Detailed explanation-1: -During the reign of Kumara Gupta, the Suvarna coins were made and are found all over the country. The coin was made up of gold and it was very rare and expensive.
Detailed explanation-2: -UPSC Mains. Notes: The gold coins of Gupta period were called Dinara inspired by the Roman coins but later the coins were minted in the Indian style with the weight standard of 9.2 gms of gold and called Suvarna.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Guptas issued the largest number of gold coins (dinaras) in ancient India; but these hardly flowed into day-to-day private economic relations. Copper and silver coins of the period are few. Fa-Hien tells us that cowries became the common medium of exchange.
Detailed explanation-4: -The Gupta age in ancient India has been called the ‘Golden Age of India’ because of the many achievements in the field of arts, science, and literature that Indians made under the Guptas. The prosperity under the Guptas initiated a period of splendid accomplishments in arts and sciences.
Detailed explanation-5: -The correct answer is Rupaka. The silver coins issued by the Guptas were called Rupaka.