Who among the following Kushan Emperors was the first to introduce the gold coinage in India?

A Vima Kadphises
B Vima Taktu
C Vasishka
D Kujula Kadphises

Correct Answer: Vima Kadphises

Vima Kadphises added to the Kushan territory by his conquests in Afghanistan and north-west Pakistan. He issued an extensive series of coins and inscriptions. He was the first to introduce gold coinage in India, in addition to the existing copper and silver coinage.
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