With reference to Chandragupta-II, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. The strongest evidence in the context of Shaka Victory is the silver coins of this King. 2. The weight of these…

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With reference to Chandragupta-II, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. The strongest evidence in the context of Shaka Victory is the silver coins of this King. 2. The weight of these coins used to be about 33 grains. Select the correct answer from the code given below. Code:

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Both 1 and 2

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Explanation: Silver coins of Chandragupta II were intended to replace the silver coinage of the Western Kshatrapas (Shaka) after Chandragupta II defeated them and were modelled on the Kshatrapa coinage. These silver coins were called Rupaka and weighed 32-36 grains.

With reference to Chandragupta-II, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. The strongest evidence in the context of Shaka Victory is the silver coins of this King. 2. The weight of these coins used to be about 33 grains. Select the correct answer from the code given below. Code:

Answer: B. Both 1 and 2

Explanation

With reference to Chandragupta-II, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. The strongest evidence in the context of Shaka Victory is the silver coins of this King. 2. The weight of these coins used to be about 33 grains. Select the correct answer from the code given below. Code:

Answer: B. Both 1 and 2

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