Who was the first Gupta ruler to issue silver coins in India?
Correct Answer: Chandragupta II
Subject: history
- Samudragupta
- Chandragupta II
- Kumaragupta I
- Chandragupta I
Explanation: Chandragupta II was the first Gupta ruler to issue silver coins.
• These silver coins were known as 'Rupyaka'.
• The gold coins issued by the Gupta rulers were known as 'Dinaras'.
• Samudragupta and Chandragupta I are famous for their gold coinage (like Veena type and King-Queen type).
• He issued silver coins specifically to commemorate his victory over the Shaka Kshatrapas of Western India.
• He also took the title of 'Sakari' (Destroyer of Sakas) after this conquest.