INDIAN HISTORY

HISTORY

THE FIRST ONE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Who among the following has issued the coin rupee for the first time?
A
Akbar
B
Sher Shah
C
Ala-ud-din Khilji
D
Muhammad bin Tughluq
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Sher Shah introduced the ‘Rupaya’ or ‘Rupee’ which is the offcial currency in India, Pakistan and some other states. He was the founder of the Sur Empire in the northern part of the Indian subcontinent.

Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -The first rupee coins of the Republic of India were minted in 1950. These included 1/2 rupee, 1/4 rupee, 2 anna, 1 anna, 1/2 anna & 1 pice coins, and are referred to as the anna series or pre-decimal coinage.

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