INDIAN HISTORY

HISTORY

MEDIAVAL INDIA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Shershah Suri introduced the coins made of_________?
A
Silver & Copper Only
B
Gold & Silver Only
C
Gold, Silver & Copper
D
Gold & Copper
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Sher Shah Suri introduced a system of gold, silver and copper coins. The name of the silver coin was Rupee. The name of the gold coin was Mohur .

Detailed explanation-2: -Explanation : Humayun was the first ruler to issue a gold coin after the downfall of the Delhi Sultanate. Sher Shah introduced a silver coin called Rupiya.

Detailed explanation-3: -Sher Shah started the Suri dynasty in 1540 by defeating Humayun. He was one of the greatest administrators of medieval India. During his rule, he introduced Dam-small copper coin, Mohur, the gold coin and Rupiya the silver coin. His silver rupee coins weighed 180 grains, of which 175 grains were pure silver.

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