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

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    Who among the following issued the largest number of gold coins?

    A)  Satavahanas                

    B)  Kushanas

    C)  Chalukyas                    

    D)  Guptas

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

     Much is known about Samudragupta through coins issued by him and inscriptions. These were of eight different types and all made of pure gold. His conquests brought him the gold and also the coin-making expertise from his acquaintance with the Kushana. Most certainly, Samudragupta is the father of Gupta monetary system. He started minting different types of coins. They are known as the Standard Type, the Archer Type, the Battle Axe Type, the Ashvamedha Type, the Tiger Slayer Type, the King and Queen Type and the Lute Player Type.


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