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    Question

    First king to have the image of Buddha incrisbed on his

    coin?
    A Harshvardhana Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Kanishka Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Dharmapala Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Ashoka Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Kanishka's coins portray images of Indian, Greek, Iranian and even Sumero – Elamite divinities, demonstrating the religious syncretism in his beliefs. Kanishka's coins from the beginning of his reign bear legends in Greek language and script and depict Greek divinities.

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