UPSC History The Gupta Empire Question Bank Gupta and Post Gupta: Hunas, Vardhanas

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    Which one of the following was the biggest hoard of Gupta coins?

    A)  Basti hoard                  

    B)  Bayana hoard

    C)  Hajipur hoard               

    D)  Kotawa hoard

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

     Bayana was the biggest hoard of Gupta era's coins. The bayana hoard of coins was discovered by A.S. Altekar. Mr. Altekar, the person who had hoarded the coins might be a collector himself since most of the Gupta dynasty coins spanning 200+ years were found together in a single vessel. The Bayan is the place in Rajasthan.


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