Ancient History PYQ 121 of 208 · Post-Mauryan Period

Who among the following first issued gold coins on a large scale?

  1. APushyamitra Shunga
  2. BMenander
  3. CVima Kadphises
  4. DGautamiputra Satakarni
  5. ENone of the above/More than one of the above

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Correct answer: (c) Vima Kadphises

Explanation

Vima Kadphises. Large-scale gold coinage is the Kushanas' main contribution to Indian currency.

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