History · From State to Empire
UGC NET January 2017 History
Which new types of gold coins were started by Kumaragupta I? Select the correct answer from the code given below.
- 1. Apratigha type
- 2. Elephant Rider type
- 3. Rhinoceros Slayer type
- 4. Sword type
A1 only
B1 and 2 only
C1, 2 and 3 only
D1, 2, 3 and 4 ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) 1, 2, 3 and 4 — Kumaragupta I started all four types, so the answer is 1, 2, 3 and 4.
Explanation
★Kumaragupta I started all four types, so the answer is 1, 2, 3 and 4.
★He bore the title Mahendraditya.
★He started the Apratigha type of gold coin.
★He started the Elephant Rider and Rhinoceros Slayer types.
★He also started the Sword type.
★So all four of these new types were started by Kumaragupta I.
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