What was the significance of the Rupiya's weight?

By fixing it at 178 grains (approx 11 gm) of pure silver, Sher Shah provided a stable unit of value that boosted both internal and foreign trade.

Medieval Economic Administration

UPSC Archival Analysis

Q: The pure silver 'rupiya' was issued by

Sher Shah Suri was the ruler who first issued the pure silver 'Rupiya' (standardized at 11 grams). This coin replaced the older mixed-metal Tanka and served as the precursor to the modern Rupee.

Exam Year

2016

Evidence Source

Link

ID: MED_REG_2016_202 Ref: Standard Educational Reference