Question

Coins of medieval India were a major source of information for historians. The pictures and legends on the coins conveyed the names of kings, their titles, portraits and their dynasties. They were repositories of information on the economic conditions of the empire. Select the option(s) that most accurately classifies the coins of medieval India ?

• A. primary
• B. archaeological
• C. secondary
• D. literary

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B)

The correct options are
A primary
B archaeological

Coins are primary historical sources as they provide first hand evidence about an event, object or a work. They are closest to a historical event and thus, are considered primary sources. Coins are also considered as archaeological sources as they are unearthed by archaeologists after they get buried under a piece of land.