Why did the Guptas start issuing silver coins like the Rupaka?

They were introduced to facilitate trade and replace the local silver currency after the conquest of the Shaka-Kshatrapa territories in Western India.

Gupta Empire Numismatics

UPSC Archival Analysis

Exam Year

1996

Evidence Source

Link

ID: ART_MIS_1996_25 Ref: Themes in Indian History - Part I

The silver coins issued by the Guptas were called:

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The silver coins issued by the Gupta rulers were called Rupaka. They were introduced during the reign of Chandragupta II following the conquest of the Western Shakas.