Q. Which of the following was the name given to the silver coins issued by the Guptas?
Answer: rupaka
Notes: In Pre-Gupta and Gupta period the gold coins were called Dinaras derived from Kushanas with a weight of 144 grains. The silver coin was called Rupaka based on Sakas of Ujjaini weighing 32-36 grains. According to Fa-Hsien cowries were very common means of exchange. 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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