Multiple choice general knowledge

Which king introduced a currency made of silver called rupyakam which gave rise to the word 'rupee'?

  1. Shah Jahan

  2. Akbar

  3. Raja Raja Chola

  4. Sher Shah Suri
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Explanation

Sher Shah Suri introduced the silver rupyakam currency during his rule in the 16th century, which became the basis for the modern rupee. The word 'rupee' is derived from the Sanskrit word 'rupyakam' meaning wrought silver.

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