64th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2018
Who among the following first issued gold coins on a large scale?
aPushyamitra Shunga
bMenander
cVima Kadphises✓ Correct
dGautamiputra Satakarni
eNone of the above/More than one of the above
Explanation
The introduction of gold coinage on a large scale by the Kushana rulers was their most important contribution to the Indian subcontinent. Vima Kadphises is credited with starting the circulation of gold coins.
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