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