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South Asian Numismatics: Pioneers and Personalities study set below.
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1
Which British civil servant, serving in India, is credited with the systematic cataloging of Gupta coinage, significantly contributing to the understanding of this dynasty's monetary history?
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A
Alexander Cunningham
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B
E. H. C. Walsh
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C
John Allan
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D
R. D. Banerji
2
Sir John Marshall, a renowned archaeologist, played a pivotal role in the excavation of Mohenjo-daro and Harappa. While not primarily a numismatist, his work laid crucial groundwork by establishing the antiquity of Indus Valley Civilization, indirectly influencing the study of its potential proto-numismatic objects.
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A
Focus on early seals and pictograms
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B
Cataloging of Kushan gold coins
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C
Dating of punch-marked coins
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D
Attributing coins to specific rulers
3
Who among these scholars extensively studied and published on the coins of the Satavahana dynasty, meticulously analyzing their inscriptions and iconography?
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A
V. V. Mirashi
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B
K. D. Bajpai
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C
P. L. Gupta
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D
D. C. Sircar
4
The study of Indo-Greek coinage in South Asia was significantly advanced by the research of:
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A
Oscar von Sallet
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B
A. S. Altekar
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C
G. F. Hill
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D
E. J. Rapson
5
Which Indian archaeologist and numismatist is renowned for his comprehensive works on Indian numismatics, particularly on the Gupta and post-Gupta periods, and for establishing the first museum of numismatics in India?
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A
A. S. Altekar
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B
N. G. Majumdar
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C
M. M. Kalburgi
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D
S. K. Saraswati
6
The attribution of certain early punch-marked coins to specific janapadas and kingdoms was greatly facilitated by the painstaking efforts of:
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A
P. L. Gupta
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B
K. A. N. Sastri
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C
T. N. Srinivasan
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D
C. Sivaramamurti
7
Who was instrumental in the discovery and early study of the unique coinage of the Western Kshatrapas, shedding light on their rulers and chronology?
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A
R. C. Majumdar
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B
S. K. Dikshit
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C
H. D. Sankalia
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D
V. S. Agrawala
8
The decipherment and interpretation of Brahmi inscriptions on ancient South Asian coins owe a great deal to the scholarly contributions of:
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A
James Prinsep
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B
Charles Mason
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C
Edward Thomas
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D
George Forster
9
Which South Asian historian and numismatist is recognized for his extensive research on the medieval coinage of North India, particularly the Rajput dynasties and the Delhi Sultanate?
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A
Shyam Lal
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B
R. S. Tripathi
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C
K. K. Dasgupta
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D
Satya Prakash
10
The study of the coinage of the Mughal emperors was significantly enriched by the biographical and numismatic works of:
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A
Irwin
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B
Moreland
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C
Beveridge
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D
Lane-Poole
11
Who amongst the following scholars made significant contributions to understanding the numismatic evidence related to the administration and economy of the Chola empire in South India?
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A
K. A. Nilakanta Sastri
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B
R. C. Majumdar
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C
K. V. Ramesh
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D
G. S. Dikshit
12
The intricate details and varying denominations of ancient Indian punch-marked coins were systematically analyzed and published by:
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A
R. D. Banerji
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B
P. K. Acharya
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C
O. P. Sangar
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D
B. N. Puri
13
Which eminent scholar's monumental catalog of the coins in the Indian Museum, Kolkata, remains a foundational resource for the study of early Indian coinage?
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A
John Allan
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B
B. C. Sen
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C
D. B. Diskalkar
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D
M. L. V. Murty
14
The numismatic legacy of the Kushana Empire, particularly their gold coinage, was extensively documented and interpreted by:
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A
E. H. C. Walsh
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B
R. S. Sharma
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C
G. R. Sharma
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D
Y. K. Gupta
15
Who is recognized for his comprehensive and authoritative work on the coinage of the Indian Sultanates, meticulously detailing their evolution and regional variations?
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A
Muhammad Ashraf Hussain
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B
S. A. Khan
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C
Abdul Aziz
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D
K. K. Saikia
