Question

(1) Explain the meaning of B.C.
(2) Explain the meaning of A.D.
(3) Which is the oldest coin of India ?
(4) Which are the sources to know history?
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Answer 1

1. before christ
2. anno domini
3. The first Indian coins – punch marked coins called Puranas, Karshapanas or Pana – were minted in the 6th century BC by the Mahajanapadas (republic kingdoms) of ancient India.
4. Sources to know history are written records including chronicles, official documents and firmans, other literary works as well as various archaeological sources like monuments, inscriptions and coins.