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

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    The silver coins issued by the Guptas were called

    A)  Rupaka           

    B)  Karshapana

    C)  Dinara            

    D)  Pana

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    The silver coins issued by the Guptas were called Rupaka. The silver coin was called Rupaka based on Sakas of Ujjaini weighing 32-36 grains. Karshapana was silver coins during Mauryans and it was Copper coins in the Kingdom of Panchalas. Dinar was the Golden coins during Guptas and kushanas. Mauryan Dynasty also introduced silver punch marked coins in four denominations as 'Pana', 'Ardha-Pana, Tada' and 'Asta-bhaga' or 'ardhapadika'.


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