Medieval Coins

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Which metal was commonly used for making coins during the medieval period in India?

  1. Gold

  2. Silver

  3. Copper

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Gold, silver, and copper were commonly used for making coins during the medieval period in India.

Which dynasty introduced the first gold coins in India?

  1. Gupta Dynasty

  2. Delhi Sultanate

  3. Mughal Empire

  4. Maratha Empire


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Gupta Dynasty introduced the first gold coins in India.

What was the name of the gold coin issued by the Gupta Dynasty?

  1. Dinar

  2. Ashrafi

  3. Mohur

  4. Rupee


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The gold coin issued by the Gupta Dynasty was called the Dinar.

Which metal was commonly used for making coins during the Delhi Sultanate period?

  1. Gold

  2. Silver

  3. Copper

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Gold, silver, and copper were commonly used for making coins during the Delhi Sultanate period.

What was the name of the silver coin issued by the Delhi Sultanate?

  1. Tanka

  2. Dam

  3. Jital

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Tanka, Dam, and Jital were all silver coins issued by the Delhi Sultanate.

Which metal was commonly used for making coins during the Mughal Empire period?

  1. Gold

  2. Silver

  3. Copper

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Gold, silver, and copper were commonly used for making coins during the Mughal Empire period.

What was the name of the gold coin issued by the Mughal Empire?

  1. Mohur

  2. Ashrafi

  3. Rupee

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The gold coin issued by the Mughal Empire was called the Mohur.

Which metal was commonly used for making coins during the Maratha Empire period?

  1. Gold

  2. Silver

  3. Copper

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Gold, silver, and copper were commonly used for making coins during the Maratha Empire period.

What was the name of the gold coin issued by the Maratha Empire?

  1. Ashrafi

  2. Mohur

  3. Rupee

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The gold coin issued by the Maratha Empire was called the Ashrafi.

Which dynasty introduced the first copper coins in India?

  1. Gupta Dynasty

  2. Delhi Sultanate

  3. Mughal Empire

  4. Maratha Empire


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Gupta Dynasty introduced the first copper coins in India.

What was the name of the copper coin issued by the Gupta Dynasty?

  1. Karshapana

  2. Dam

  3. Jital

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The copper coin issued by the Gupta Dynasty was called the Karshapana.

Which dynasty introduced the first silver coins in India?

  1. Gupta Dynasty

  2. Delhi Sultanate

  3. Mughal Empire

  4. Maratha Empire


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Gupta Dynasty introduced the first silver coins in India.

What was the name of the silver coin issued by the Gupta Dynasty?

  1. Dramma

  2. Tanka

  3. Dam

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The silver coin issued by the Gupta Dynasty was called the Dramma.

Which metal was commonly used for making coins during the Chola Dynasty period?

  1. Gold

  2. Silver

  3. Copper

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Gold, silver, and copper were commonly used for making coins during the Chola Dynasty period.

What was the name of the gold coin issued by the Chola Dynasty?

  1. Kalanju

  2. Kasu

  3. Manjadi

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The gold coin issued by the Chola Dynasty was called the Kalanju.

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