Which coin did Sher Shah Suri introduce?

He introduced the silver 'Rupiya,' which became the standard unit of currency for centuries.

Medieval Monetary Evolution

UPSC Archival Analysis

Q: After the downfall of the Delhi Sultanate, who was the first ruler to issue the gold coins?

Humayun was the first ruler after the Delhi Sultanate to issue gold coins in India. While his successor Akbar popularized them, the initial re-introduction of gold currency belongs to Humayun's reign.

Exam Year

2012

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ID: MED_MUG_2012_195 Ref: Standard Textbook