GS PrelimsHistory (Ancient India)Gupta Empire1997

The silver coins issued by the Guptas were called

A

rupaka

B

karshapana

C

dinara

D

pana

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation

1. The Gupta empire issued coins in gold, silver, copper, and lead. 2. The gold coins were known as dinaras, influenced by Roman coinage. 3. The silver coins issued by the Guptas were called rupaka. 4. Karshapana and pana were earlier Indian coins, often associated with the Mauryan period and earlier punch-marked coinage.

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