Who issued the 'Chitreshwar' type of coins in Uttarakhand?

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UKPSC Combined Upper PCS (Prelims) Exam (General Studies) Official Paper-I (Held On: 14 Jul, 2024)

Answer 1

The correct answer is option 2.

Key Points

The Kunind (or Kuninda) dynasty ruled parts of present-day Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh around the 2nd century BCE to 1st century CE. Hence, option 2 is correct.
They were among the earliest Indian rulers to issue silver coins influenced by Indo-Greek styles.
Chitreshwar-type coins are associated with the Kunind dynasty, and often include:
- Brahmi inscriptions
- Symbols like the triratna, Swastika, and Shivling
Features of Kunind Coins (Chitreshwar Type):
- Language & Script: Prakrit in Brahmi script
- Deities depicted: Typically Shiva and symbols associated with Shaivism and Buddhism
- Purpose: Likely served both economic and religious purposes