Punjabi University 2008 M.A Studies in Indian Numistics - Question Paper

Gujarat University M.A Indian Culture ques. paper

Indian Culture
Paper-VI
(Studies in Indian Numismatics)
Time : three Hours] [Max. Marks : 100
Instruction : All ques. carry equal marks.

1. discuss the importance of coins as a source of Indian History.
OR
define the antiquity of Indian coinage.

2. define the different techniques of minting the coins during the ancient India.
OR
Write a note in detail on the punch marked coins of ancient India.

3. define the different kinds of the coins of King Samudragupta.
OR
State the special characteristics of the Indo-Muslim coins.

4. Write an essay on the coins of Akbar and Jahangir.
OR
Write a brief note on the Indo-British Coinage.

5. Write short notes : (any two)
(1) Coins of the Kushanas
(2) Coins of the Satavahanas
(3) Coins of the Khalji Sultanas
(4) Coins of Independent India

Earning:   Approval pending.