INDIAN HISTORY

HISTORY

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which among conclusions has been derived from the debasement of the coins and gradual disappearance of gold coins during the post-Gupta period?
A
Commodities became cheap
B
Gold Mining was stalled
C
Money economy was gradually replaced by Barter Economy
D
There was a decline in trade
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Which among conclusions has been derived from the debasement of the coins and gradual disappearance of gold coins during the post-Gupta period? Notes: Debasement of the coins and gradual disappearance of gold coins during the post-Gupta period indicates the Decline of Trade.

Detailed explanation-2: -The correct answer is option 4) i.e. Dinaras. During the Gupta Period, gold coins were called Dinaras.

Detailed explanation-3: -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-4: -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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