Post Maurya Period


  1. Which God is depicted on the Yaudheya coins?









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    The coins of the Yaudheyas were influenced in design and motif by the coins of the Kushanas. Kumara Kartikeya was depicted on the most of the Yaudheya coins.

    Correct Option: D

    The coins of the Yaudheyas were influenced in design and motif by the coins of the Kushanas. Kumara Kartikeya was depicted on the most of the Yaudheya coins.


  1. Who was the founder of Sunga dynasty?









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    Pushyamitra Sunga was the founder and first King of the Sunga Dynasty in Northern India.

    Correct Option: B

    Pushyamitra Sunga was the founder and first King of the Sunga Dynasty in Northern India.



  1. Who of the following had issued gold coins for the first time?









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    Vima Kadphises was the Kushan emperor to first introduce gold coinage, in addition to the existing copper and silver coinage. The gold weight standard of approximately eight grams.

    Correct Option: B

    Vima Kadphises was the Kushan emperor to first introduce gold coinage, in addition to the existing copper and silver coinage. The gold weight standard of approximately eight grams.


  1. Who said, "Rome is being drained of its treasure by trading with India"?









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    Pliny the Elder, in 77 CE, called "Rome is being drained of its treasure by trading with Indra" because Roman senators complained that their woman used too many Indian spices and luxuries, which drained the Roman Empire of precious metal like gold.

    Correct Option: A

    Pliny the Elder, in 77 CE, called "Rome is being drained of its treasure by trading with Indra" because Roman senators complained that their woman used too many Indian spices and luxuries, which drained the Roman Empire of precious metal like gold.



  1. In which royal family, the men usually followed the Brahmanical religion and women were Buddhists?









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    Ikshvakus

    Correct Option: A

    Ikshvakus