Post-Gupta Coins

Test your knowledge about Post-Gupta Coins, an important aspect of Indian Numismatics.

15 Questions Published

Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which dynasty succeeded the Guptas in North India?

  1. Pushyabhutis
  2. Harshavardhana
  3. Chalukyas
  4. Pallavas
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Who was the founder of the Pushyabhuti dynasty?

  1. Prabhakaravardhana
  2. Rajyavardhana
  3. Harshavardhana
  4. Adityavardhana
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Pushyabhuti ruler is known as the 'Indian Napoleon'?

  1. Prabhakaravardhana
  2. Rajyavardhana
  3. Harshavardhana
  4. Adityavardhana
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the name of Harshavardhana's capital city?

  1. Kannauj
  2. Prayagraj
  3. Pataliputra
  4. Ujjain
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which type of coins were issued by the Pushyabhuti dynasty?

  1. Gold coins
  2. Silver coins
  3. Copper coins
  4. All of the above
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What were the main motifs depicted on Pushyabhuti coins?

  1. Religious symbols
  2. Royal portraits
  3. Animals
  4. All of the above
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which dynasty ruled in South India during the Post-Gupta period?

  1. Chalukyas
  2. Pallavas
  3. Cholas
  4. Pandyas
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Who was the founder of the Chalukya dynasty?

  1. Pulakeshin I
  2. Vikramaditya I
  3. Kirtivarman I
  4. Mangalesha
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Chalukya ruler is known for his victory over Harshavardhana?

  1. Pulakeshin II
  2. Vikramaditya II
  3. Kirtivarman II
  4. Mangalesha
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the name of the Chalukya capital city?

  1. Badami
  2. Pattadakal
  3. Aihole
  4. Manyakheta
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which type of coins were issued by the Chalukyas?

  1. Gold coins
  2. Silver coins
  3. Copper coins
  4. All of the above
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What were the main motifs depicted on Chalukya coins?

  1. Religious symbols
  2. Royal portraits
  3. Animals
  4. All of the above
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which dynasty ruled in East India during the Post-Gupta period?

  1. Guptas
  2. Pallavas
  3. Cholas
  4. Pandyas
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Who was the last Gupta ruler?

  1. Vishnugupta
  2. Kumaragupta II
  3. Budhagupta
  4. Narasimhagupta Baladitya
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the name of the Gupta capital city?

  1. Pataliputra
  2. Prayagraj
  3. Kannauj
  4. Ujjain