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Who were the first to issue gold coins in India? |
| A. | Kushans |
| B. | Tatars |
| C. | Mughals |
| D. | Aryans |
| Answer» A. Kushans | |
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Explanation: The Indo-Greek kings were the first to issue gold coins in India and their coins were special in the sense that each king had his own distinctive coins by which he could be definitely identified. However, some schol ars contend that this credit should go to the Khushan kings. Vima Kadphises is said to be the first to introduce gold coinage in India, in addition to the exist copper and silver coinage. |
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