who is king ?
King is the title given to a male monarch in a variety of contexts. The female equivalent is queen, which title is also given to the consort of a king
what is traders ?
a person who buys and sells goods, currency, or shares.
what do you mean by pilgrims?
a person who journeys to a sacred place for religious reasons.
When was money introduced India?
In the 19th century, the British introduced paper money into the subcontinent. The Paper Currency Act of 1861 gave the Government the monopoly of notes issued throughout the vast expanse of British India, which was a considerable task.
Who invented money in India?
Etymology. The immediate precursor of the rupee is the rūpiya—the silver coin weighing 178 grains minted in northern India by first Sher Shah Suri during his brief rule between 1540 and 1545 and adopted and standardized later by the Mughal Empire.
What do the punch-marked coins tell us about the economy of the Mahajanapadas?
They were called punch- mark because the designs were punched onto the metal of the coins. Archaeologist have excavated many settlement in these Janpada such as Puran Qial and Hastinapur , and have found wall made of brick and stone with tell us that thismight have been built for protections
What is Bharuch state?
Gujarat is a state on the western coast of India with a coastline of about 1,600 km – longest in the country, most of which lies on the Kathiawar peninsula – and a population of 60.4 million. It is the fifth-largest Indian state by area and the ninth-largest state by population.
Which is oldest city in India?
Varanasi.
How was Arikamedu an important town?
Arikamedu: Arikamedu, located near Puducherry, was an important coastal and port town in ancient India. As a coastal town, Arikamedu served as the focal point for trading with the Roman empire. It exported textiles, beads, precious stones, imported wine and olive oil from Rome.
What is the population of Bharuch?
Bharuch district • Total 6,509 km2 (2,513 sq mi) Population (2011) • Total 1,551,019 • Density 240/km2 (620/sq mi)