The pure silver 'rupiya' was issued by

Jharkhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2016

A. Akbar
B. Sher Shah
C. Jahangir
D. Aurangzeb

Answer: Sher Shah

Option b is the correct answer. Shershah implemented significant coinage reforms during his rule, minting a substantial number of coins. He introduced the 11 gm silver rupee to replace the 10gm 10 gm billion (mixed metal) tanka. These pure silver coins were known as Rupiya.

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