Multiple choice general knowledge

Which Ancient Ruler Introduced Gold Coins in India

  1. Chandragupta

  2. Mouryagupta

  3. Aurangzeb

  4. Kanishkar

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Explanation

Kanishka (Kushan dynasty, 1st-2nd century CE) was the first ancient Indian ruler to introduce gold coins on a large scale. His coins featured Buddhist and Hindu deities and followed Greek standards. Chandragupta Maurya and later rulers used silver and copper coins. Aurangzeb (Mughal era) came much later.