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Question

The name of goddess Uma occurs on the coins of which of the following ?

The correct answer is
Kushanas

Kushana Coins and Goddess Uma

The question asks which dynasty featured the goddess Uma on their coins.

Historical and numismatic evidence indicates that representations of various deities, including those associated with Hindu traditions, appeared on the coinage of several ancient Indian dynasties.

Identifying the Dynasty

Among the options provided:

  • Guptas: Known for coins depicting Lakshmi, Vishnu, and their rulers.
  • Indo-Greeks: Often featured Greek deities like Zeus, Athena, and Apollo, alongside rulers' portraits.
  • Kushanas: Their coinage is notable for a wide pantheon of deities from various cultures, including Indian ones. Goddess Uma, often identified with Lakshmi or Parvati, is found on Kushana coins, particularly under rulers like Huvishka.
  • Sakas: Their coins typically show ruler portraits and symbols like fire altars or specific deities like Nike.

Therefore, the goddess Uma's name prominently appears on the coins of the Kushanas.

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Important Questions from Kushanas

  1. Which Kushana ruler was famous in history as a great patron of Buddhism and organised the fourth Buddhist Council?

  2. Who founded the Kushan dynasty?

  3. The "Saka era" began in the year

  4. Who among the following was NOT a ruler of the Kushana dynasty?

  5. Around 2000 years ago ______ became the second capital of the Kushanas.

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