Ancient Indian History Quiz Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)


Q.  Which among the following is / are the terms used for coins of the Gupta period?
1: Dinara
2: Dramma
3: Rupaka
4: Suvarna
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:


a. Only 4
b. 1, 2 & 3
c. Only 1 & 4
d. 1, 2, 3 & 4


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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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