Question

What is Mashat?
(a) Gold coin
(b) Silver coin
(c) Copper coin
(d) Iron coin

Answer 1

silver coin

think so.....

Answer 2

Answer:

The correct answer to the given question is option (b) silver coin

Explanation:

Mashat is used for silver coins like gold coins are referred to as mudras. Mashat word is mentioned in Kautilya's Arthshastra, and it clearly means silver coins in it.

In earlier times, coins were either made of gold or silver or copper and every commercial activity was carried on with their use only.