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Q: Who among the following was ruler from the Kushan dynasty?
  • A. Khadphises I
  • B. Vikramaditya
  • C. Pushyamitra
  • D. Danti Durga
Correct Answer: Option A - Kujul Kadphises was the first ruler of the Kushan Dynasty. And on the main part of its early coins the figure of the greek king Hermius is engraved on the surface itself. He minted copper coins by imitating Roman coins and assumed the title of Maharajadhiraja. It is noteworthy that the first gold coins in India were introduced by the Kushan ruler Vim Kadphises II. He was a Shaiva follower and held the title of Maheshwar. Figures of Shiva, Nandi and Trishul were engraved on its coins.
A. Kujul Kadphises was the first ruler of the Kushan Dynasty. And on the main part of its early coins the figure of the greek king Hermius is engraved on the surface itself. He minted copper coins by imitating Roman coins and assumed the title of Maharajadhiraja. It is noteworthy that the first gold coins in India were introduced by the Kushan ruler Vim Kadphises II. He was a Shaiva follower and held the title of Maheshwar. Figures of Shiva, Nandi and Trishul were engraved on its coins.

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Kujul Kadphises was the first ruler of the Kushan Dynasty. And on the main part of its early coins the figure of the greek king Hermius is engraved on the surface itself. He minted copper coins by imitating Roman coins and assumed the title of Maharajadhiraja. It is noteworthy that the first gold coins in India were introduced by the Kushan ruler Vim Kadphises II. He was a Shaiva follower and held the title of Maheshwar. Figures of Shiva, Nandi and Trishul were engraved on its coins.