Q.  Which type of coins were issued by the king of Vijayanagar empire, Tirumala Raya ?
Answer: Varaha
Notes: Inscriptions tells that "Varaha", a gold coin with an approximate weight of 3.4 grams ( 52 grains), was made the basic monetary unit in the Vijayanagar empire. These coins were issued by Tirumala Raya, the first Crowned King from the Aravidu Dynasty

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