- The term Nishka appears in Vedic texts. - Initially, it denoted a gold ornament worn around the neck. - Over time, it also came to be used as a unit of value or a medium of exchange, indicating a transition towards a monetary system, but its primary identification is as a gold object or ornament.
'Nishaka' in ancient India was known as
Asked in UPPCS Prelims 2005 · Topic: Vedic Age (Daily Life and Social Practices)
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