Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Ancient India: Kings, Farmers and Towns

Question:

The coin of which Indo-Greek ruler is shown?

Options:

Kajula Kadphises

Kanishka

Menander

Samudragupta

Correct Answer:

Menander

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 3 - Menander

It is the coin of the Indo-Greek king Menander.

In the second century BCE, the Indo-Greeks gained control over the north-western part of the subcontinent and introduced the first coins bearing the names and images of rulers.