INDIAN HISTORY

HISTORY

MISCELLENOUS QUESTIONS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Gold coins attributed to Harsha depict on the reverse
A
Surya
B
Avalokitesvara
C
Tara
D
Shiva-Parvati
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Gold Coins attributed to Harsha depict on the reverse Shiva-Parvati. The Gupta period is considered the “Golden Age” of classical India.

Detailed explanation-2: -Answer: Haider Ali coin has picture of Shiva Pavitri. Explanation: In the middle of the 18th century, the Muslim monarch of the Mysore princely state and military leader Hyder Ali-also known as Haidar Ali-played a significant role in the wars in southern India.

Detailed explanation-3: -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-4: -Solution. The gold coins issued by Gupta kings indicate the prosperity of the kingdom.

Detailed explanation-5: -Answer: [C] Only 1 & 4 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.

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