The silver coins issued by the Guptas were called
rupaka
karshapana
dinara
pana
Explanation:
Silver coins issued by the Guptas:
Silver coins issued by the Guptas:
(a)The silver coins issued by the Guptas were called Rupaka.
(b)The silver coin was called Rupaka based on Sakas of Ujjaini weighing 32-36 grains.
(c)In Delhi Sultanate, gold coins were called Tanka which were equivalent to the Greek Drachm standard of 67 grains
(d)The silver coins were called Drama.
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With reference to the period of colonial rule in India, “Home Charges” formed an important part of drain of wealth from India. Which of the following funds constituted “Home Charges”?1. Funds used to support the India Office in London.
2. Funds used to pay salaries and pensions of British personnel engaged in India.
3. Funds used for waging wars outside India by the British.
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