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Q · Post Mauryan Empire Medium · 45s
Which king is said to have issued the first gold coins in India?
TopicPost Mauryan Empire
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Kushanas issued abundant gold coins, the earliest significant Indian gold coinage.
Final Answer: Option B — Kanishka