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Which empire was the first to issue gold coins in India?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Mauryas
  2. Indo-Greeks
  3. Guptas
  4. Kushans

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Indo-Greeks

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) Indo-Greeks šŸ“š Explanation: The Indo-Greek kings were the first rulers in ancient India to issue gold coins on a regular basis, starting around the 2nd century BCE. Their coins were unique because they featured the portraits of the ruling monarchs and bilingual inscriptions. This standard setup revolutionized numismatics in the region. While the Kushans later produced a much larger volume of pure gold coins, the Indo-Greeks were the true pioneers of this practice.