History • Ancient IndiaHard
The numismatic evidence from ancient Punjab reveals extensive circulation of coins minted by the Yaudheyas. The Yaudheyas were primarily known as:
A. A martial tribal republic occupying regions of Punjab and Haryana✓ Correct Answer
B. A centralized hereditary monarchy subordinate to the Kushans
C. A mercantile guild controlling trade routes across the Indus
D. A priestly class managing Vedic sacrifices in the upper Sutlej valley
💡 Solution & Explanation
The Yaudheyas were a prominent ancient tribal republic that flourished in the Punjab and Haryana regions after the decline of the Mauryan Empire, issuing distinct copper coins bearing the legend of Lord Kartikeya. They maintained a republican confederation structure and successfully resisted foreign incursions in northwestern India. Their coinage provides invaluable historical data regarding post-Mauryan regional polities.
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