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Saichaitanya JadhavAIR 68

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How does the study of numismatics contribute to the unraveling of India's history? Explain with suitable examples.

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Introduction

Numismatics refers to the study of coins & its characteristics. We can decipher history through various sources in which coins play

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Studying Numismatics to Unravel Indian History

1Trade - By studying coins & seals of ancient kingdoms & civilizations we predict the extent of trade

(a) Agile seals & coins in Mesopotamian civilization

(b) Egyptian empire coins found in Roman kingdoms and vice versa due to their trade

2Characteristics - Or security = coins reflect the society image of that condition

(a) Samudragupta coins show gold gladers picture - depicting loyalty

3Aspect of prevailing conditions such as rule of great Sikh or near Sikh kingdoms
4Aspect like tolerance can also be studied through coins

(a) Satavaliana coins have matrilineal name on it - depict influence of women - of importance

5Chronology of history can also be traced through coins used

Niceves in it:

a) Laws of preservation of coins at preservation

b) Yet it excavate - laced excavation

c) Laws of enthusiasm showing by modern day society

Therefore coins act as landmark soviet on unravelling hidden secrets of precious Indian history where museums are as their knowledge resources

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Conclusion

Therefore coins act as landmark soviet on unravelling hidden secrets of precious Indian history where museums are as their knowledge resources

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  • Clear structure with numbered points
  • Provides specific examples (Samudragupta coins)
  • Attempts to link coins to trade networks
  • Uses sub-examples to strengthen points

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Saichaitanya Jadhav

AIR 68

Subject & Paper

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Topic

Indian History

Numismatics

Coins as historical sources

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