Multiple choice general knowledge history

Rupee was first minted in India, during the reign of:

  1. Asoka the great

  2. Sher Shab Suri

  3. Akbar

  4. Shahjahan

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Sher Shah Suri (1540-1545) introduced the silver 'rupiya' coin, standardizing currency in India. Ashoka ruled much earlier, Akbar and Shahjahan came later. The modern term 'rupee' derives from Sanskrit 'rupya' meaning wrought silver.