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Ancient Indian Coins and Symbols

Subject: History

Book: NCERT History Class 6

Development of monetary systems in ancient India.
- **Punch-marked Coins**:
- Earliest currency.
- **Gupta and Kushana Coins**:
- Gold and silver coins.
- **Role of Coins in Trade**:
- Commercial transactions.

**Possible Exam Questions:**
1. What were punch-marked coins?
2. How did coins evolve in ancient India?
3. What was the significance of symbols on ancient coins?
4. How did currency impact trade?
5. What types of metals were used in ancient coins?

Practice Questions

Who was the leader of the First War of Indian Independence (1857)?

Who was the founder of the Vijayanagar Empire?

Which of the following was the main cause for the decline of the Mughal Empire?

Who is the founder of the Vijayanagar Empire?

Which ruler was responsible for the establishment of the Mughal Empire in India?

Which famous leader founded the Indian National Congress in 1885?

Which of the following is NOT associated with the Maurya Empire?

Which Mughal emperor is known for his policy of religious intolerance?

Which Mughal emperor is known for his policy of religious tolerance?

Which Mughal ruler is known for introducing the Din-i-Ilahi religion?