History · From State to Empire
UGC NET June 2011 History
Who among the following kings did issue gold coins for the first time in India?
AKujula Kadphises
BVima Kadphises ✓ Correct
CKanishka
DChandragupta II
Correct answer: (B) Vima Kadphises — The Kushan ruler Vima Kadphises first issued gold coins in India, so the answer is Vima Kadphises.
Explanation
★The Kushan ruler Vima Kadphises first issued gold coins in India, so the answer is Vima Kadphises.
★He ruled around 90 to 100 CE and his gold coinage reflected expanding trade with the Roman world.
★The Kushan empire itself was founded by his predecessor Kujula Kadphises.
★Kanishka, the greatest Kushan, continued gold coinage but did not begin it.
★Chandragupta II of the Guptas issued fine gold coins much later, in the early fifth century.
★The introduction of regular gold currency marks the wealth and Roman trade links of the Kushan age.
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