Maratha Coins

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Which Maratha ruler was the first to issue coins?

  1. Shivaji

  2. Sambhaji

  3. Rajaram

  4. Shahu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Shivaji, the founder of the Maratha Empire, was the first to issue coins in the name of the Maratha kingdom.

What was the name of the first Maratha coin?

  1. Shivaji Rupee

  2. Sambhaji Rupee

  3. Rajaram Rupee

  4. Shahu Rupee


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The first Maratha coin was called the Shivaji Rupee. It was issued in 1674 and was made of silver.

What was the weight of the Shivaji Rupee?

  1. 11.66 grams

  2. 12.5 grams

  3. 13.33 grams

  4. 14.16 grams


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Shivaji Rupee weighed 11.66 grams.

What was the design of the Shivaji Rupee?

  1. A lion standing on its hind legs

  2. A horse galloping

  3. An elephant walking

  4. A peacock dancing


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Shivaji Rupee featured a lion standing on its hind legs.

What was the inscription on the Shivaji Rupee?

  1. Shivaji Maharaj Ki Jai

  2. Sambhaji Maharaj Ki Jai

  3. Rajaram Maharaj Ki Jai

  4. Shahu Maharaj Ki Jai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Shivaji Rupee bore the inscription (\text{श्री शिवाजी महाराज की जय})

Which Maratha ruler issued the most coins?

  1. Shivaji

  2. Sambhaji

  3. Rajaram

  4. Shahu


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Shahu, the fourth Maratha ruler, issued the most coins.

What was the name of the coin issued by Sambhaji?

  1. Sambhaji Rupee

  2. Sambhaji Mohur

  3. Sambhaji Fanam

  4. Sambhaji Varaha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sambhaji issued a coin called the Sambhaji Rupee.

What was the name of the coin issued by Rajaram?

  1. Rajaram Rupee

  2. Rajaram Mohur

  3. Rajaram Fanam

  4. Rajaram Varaha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rajaram issued a coin called the Rajaram Rupee.

What was the name of the coin issued by Shahu?

  1. Shahu Rupee

  2. Shahu Mohur

  3. Shahu Fanam

  4. Shahu Varaha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Shahu issued a coin called the Shahu Rupee.

What was the design of the Shahu Rupee?

  1. A lion standing on its hind legs

  2. A horse galloping

  3. An elephant walking

  4. A peacock dancing


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Shahu Rupee featured a peacock dancing.

What was the inscription on the Shahu Rupee?

  1. Shivaji Maharaj Ki Jai

  2. Sambhaji Maharaj Ki Jai

  3. Rajaram Maharaj Ki Jai

  4. Shahu Maharaj Ki Jai


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Shahu Rupee bore the inscription (\text{श्री शाहू महाराज की जय})

Which Maratha coin was made of gold?

  1. Shivaji Rupee

  2. Sambhaji Rupee

  3. Rajaram Rupee

  4. Shahu Mohur


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Shahu Mohur was a gold coin issued by Shahu.

Which Maratha coin was made of copper?

  1. Shivaji Rupee

  2. Sambhaji Rupee

  3. Rajaram Rupee

  4. Shahu Fanam


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Shahu Fanam was a copper coin issued by Shahu.

Which Maratha coin was made of silver?

  1. Shivaji Rupee

  2. Sambhaji Rupee

  3. Rajaram Rupee

  4. Shahu Varaha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Shivaji Rupee was a silver coin issued by Shivaji.

Which Maratha coin was the largest in size?

  1. Shivaji Rupee

  2. Sambhaji Rupee

  3. Rajaram Rupee

  4. Shahu Mohur


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Shahu Mohur was the largest Maratha coin in size.

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