What was the significance of the 178-grain weight of the Rupiya?

It established a highly trusted standard of purity and weight that was so effective it remained the basis for Indian coinage through the British era.

Currency Reforms in Medieval India

UPSC Archival Analysis

Q: The pure silver 'rupiya' was issued by

The pure silver coin known as 'Rupiya' was first issued by Sher Shah Suri. It replaced older mixed-metal coins and became the standardized model for future Indian currency.

Exam Year

2016

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ID: ART_MIS_2016_77 Ref: Our Pasts - II