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  1. The silver coins issued by the Guptas were called
    1. Rupaka
    2. Karshapana
    3. Dinara
    4. Pana
Correct Option: A

The silver coins issued by the Guptas were called Rupaka. The silver coin was called Rupaka based on Sakas of Ujjaini weighing 32-36 grains. In Delhi Sultanate, gold coins were called Tanka which were equivalent to the Greek Drachm standard of 67 grains. The silver coins were called Drama.



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