History · Emergence of Regional Kingdoms
UGC NET December 2015 History
Which of the following dynasties in India had not issued their own coins?
AChalukya
BPallava ✓ Correct
CRashtrakuta
DChola
Correct answer: (B) Pallava — The Pallava dynasty had not issued their own coins, so the answer is the Pallava.
Explanation
★The Pallava dynasty had not issued their own coins, so the answer is the Pallava.
★The Pallavas ruled in the south with their capital at Kanchi.
★But they did not strike a regular coinage of their own.
★The Chalukyas, the Rashtrakutas and the Cholas all issued their own coins.
★The Chola coinage in particular was wide and well known.
★Coins are an important source for the study of these dynasties.
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