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UPSC History The Mourya Empire Question Bank Maurya Period

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    Who of the following had issued gold coins for the first time?

    A)  Kujula Kadphises           

    B)  Vima Kadphises

    C)  Kanishka                     

    D)  Huvishka

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    Vima Kadphises was the Kushan emperor to first introduce gold coinage, in addition to the existing copper and silver coinage. The gold weight standard of approximately eight grams.


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