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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

Which was the last battle fought between the Marathas and the British East India Company?

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

Which battle marked the victory of the Marathas over the Mughal Empire?

Who was the founder of the Maurya Empire?

Who was the founder of the Mughal Empire in India?

In which year was the Jallianwala Bagh massacre?

Who was the first Indian to join the British Indian Civil Services?

Who is known as the "Father of Indian National Congress"?

The first battle of Panipat was fought between which two parties?