6 September 2024 : Daily Answer Writing
Q1) How does the study of numismatics contribute to the unraveling of India’s history? Explain with suitable examples.
(250 Words/15 Marks)
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Q1) How does the study of numismatics contribute to the unraveling of India’s history? Explain with suitable examples. (150 Words/10 Marks) ANS Numismatics, or the study of coins, is one of the most reliable sources of information for deciphering the history of a country. In India, punch-marked coins from the Mahajanpada period (6th century-2nd century…