History · From State to Empire
UGC NET June 2015 History
Which of the following dynasties issued the largest number of copper coins in India?
AIndo-Greek
BSatavahana
CKushan ✓ Correct
DGupta
Correct answer: (C) Kushan — The Kushan dynasty issued the largest number of copper coins, so the answer is the Kushan.
Explanation
★The Kushan dynasty issued the largest number of copper coins, so the answer is the Kushan.
★The Kushanas ruled a wide empire in the north-west and beyond.
★They put out a great mass of copper coinage.
★The dynasty was founded by Kujula Kadphises.
★Kanishka, another Kushan ruler, was a great patron of Buddhism.
★Their coins are an important source for the history of the age.
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