Which of the following dynasties is related with Jogalthambhi hoards of coins?

Correct option is C

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• The Jogalthambi hoard of coins is associated with the Satavahana dynasty.

• This hoard was discovered in Maharashtra, where the Satavahanas ruled a significant portion of the Deccan region.

• The coins in the Jogalthambi hoard are mostly lead and silver coins, which were characteristic of the Satavahana coinage.

• The Satavahanas (c. 1st century BCE – 3rd century CE) issued coins with Prakrit inscriptions, often bearing the name of the ruler and symbols like the Ujjain symbol, ship, elephant, etc.

• Maurya – Earlier dynasty; their coinage was mostly punch-marked and not typically found in Jogalthambi.

• Shunga – Followed the Mauryas; limited coin finds and not linked with this hoard.

• Gupta – Known for gold coins, but they are from a later period and not associated with Jogalthambi.

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